Facilities Operative

Salary:
Competitive

Location:

The Den / other sites

Hours of work: 35 hours per week + match days

Responsible to:
Operations Manager

Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994.

Millwall Football Club is seeking an experienced Facilities Operative to join our team at one of London's leading Championship clubs. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our world‑class facilities across the full business portfolio. In this varied and hands‑on role, you will be responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities including repairs, inspections, plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, routine upkeep and planned improvement works.

You will operate across all three of our sites – The Den, Calmont Road Training Ground, and Well Hall Academy – ensuring each environment is safe, well‑maintained and fit for purpose. We are looking for someone with proven practical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to manage their own workload effectively across multiple locations.

• Undertake general maintenance for all our facilities including The Den stadium, training ground and the Academy.
• Undertake painting works including surface preparation, removal of existing coatings, and appropriate protection of surrounding areas prior to application.
• Undertake plumbing work, such as fixing leaks, unblocking drains, gutters, shower fitting and more.
• Preparation of the facilities for all home matches.
• Regular checks and repairs on lights, toilet seats, broken chairs.
• Complete work in accordance with Millwall Football Club standards and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Work to operational procedures, safe working practices and Health and Safety procedures.
• Matchday support to the Head of Facilities and maintenance colleagues on matchdays.
• Coordinate with external contractors and club staff across various sites.
• Building compliance duties.
• Ensure maintenance records and inspections as required by the Club.
• Testing, maintenance and compliance of safety systems (emergency lighting, PA, access control and CCTV).
• Key holder of the building and at the end of day securing the building.
• Respond to any fire alarm, intruder alarm activations outside business hours when required.

• Liaise with other departments to ensure safe Stadium operations.
• Test all safety systems prior to events.
• Liaise with the Head of Facilities/Safety Officer to ensure Stadium health and safety compliance pre‑event.
• Complete 72‑hour and 48‑hour pre‑event safety checks (PA systems, lighting, etc).
• Liaise with the Head of Facilities/Safety Officer during events to ensure smooth running of the event.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant club policies, including safeguarding, health and safety policies.
• Build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, always maintaining a professional image when representing the club.
• Always maintain a flexible approach to work.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion at the club, in line with our EDI Strategy.

• A sound knowledge of basic building, plumbing and maintenance skills.
• The ability to use a range of manual and power tools in a safe and operating manner.
• Experience working in a team alongside other trades/professionals to complete tasks/projects.

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience (not essential).
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Desire for continuous personal improvement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and unassisted.
• Able to manage time well and meet deadlines.
• Show good attention to detail.
• Complete maintenance projects to a very high standard.

To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CVs. Please complete our standard application form (link on our website). If you require assistance in any part of the application process, contact

Application Form Link:

All applications need to be sent to

Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short‑listed will be notified.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 13th March 2026.

A full copy of MFC’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MFC person responsible for safeguarding.