Facilities Maintenance Apprentice

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is a purpose built, state-of-the-art film and television studio offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. The Studio is home to 20 sound stages, production offices, workshops, a heated underwater filming tank and an extensive Studio backlot complete with exterior tank. Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden can accommodate productions of any scale including large blockbuster films and high-end TV dramas.

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Park, adjacent to the Studio, offers modern and flexible office space for production companies. The Studio also has its own, on-site Set Lighting & Rigging rental division, which provides the industry with state-of-the-art lighting equipment, scaffolding and production supplies for stage and location shoot. Warner Bros. Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, based in Soho, London, provides award-winning picture and sound post-production for feature films and high-end television.

These facilities make Warner Bros. the only Hollywood studio to own and operate a production and post-production facility in the UK.

Your New Role:

You will provide support to the facilities team in repairs and maintenance across the studios, alongside this you will attend college to complete an industry recognised training course. As an entry-level Property Maintenance Operative you will be working with a strong support network giving you the chance to build your knowledge and develop your skills, this will include working with our mechanical, electrical, and fabric contractors and regular meetings with your college.

The role will primarily be based at the Leavesden site but from time to time you may be required to work off site.

Your Role Accountabilities:

Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will build your skills and knowledge to be able to successfully:

• Assist with all plumbing duties, including repairs, maintenance, and other associated works as instructed by the line manager(s)

• Assist with electrical duties, including repairs, maintenance, and other associated works as instructed by the line manager(s)

• Follow safe systems of work learning and apply Health and Safety in a commercial work environment

• Upskill your own painting and tiling techniques

• Gain an understanding of Heating ventilation and air condition plant

• Gain an understanding of external building fabric maintenance

Qualifications & Experience:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Interest property maintenance industry

• Good organisation and prioritisation skills

Behaviors:

• Ability to cope in a busy environment and work to short deadlines

• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to requests, using own initiative and be prepared to ask for help and advice when necessary

• Ability to work closely and well with other team members

• Positive outlook and “can do” attitude

• Calm and friendly approach

• Outgoing and friendly demeanor to all members of staff and clients

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Commitment to gaining apprenticeship qualification through attending college when required and completing related work

• A positive and helpful attitude towards Heath, Safety Welfare, and safe systems of working.

Working Hours:

You will be required to work five days per week with one day of these days given over to study at college. You may be required to undertake work during evenings and weekends in line with the requirements of the business.

The Apprenticeship:

• Salary: £19,700 p/a

• Contract Length: 18 months

• Start Date: September 2023

• Course: Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative

• 20 days annual leave

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We particularly welcome a diversity of applicants, including those from historically marginalised backgrounds and people living in the local area

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.