Contract Technical Manager

Health & Fitness; Maldon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Ongoing development

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

4Leisure Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Contract Technical Manager (Leisure Facilities) to oversee maintenance across multiple leisure centres around Maldon. The role combines hands-on technical oversight with contractor management and compliance duties.

The ideal candidate will have City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Building Services or an equivalent qualification, with practical FM/building services experience and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities across leisure facilities.
• Manage a team of managers and technicians to deliver a wide range of support services.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Undertake and coordinate minor reactive repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building fabric disciplines.
• Act as a first responder for maintenance-related issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise with and oversee specialist contractors undertaking servicing, inspections, and repair works.
• Support the preparation of maintenance specifications and scopes of work.
• Assist with contractor evaluation and selection processes.
• Work closely with operational management to identify and resolve maintenance requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Contractor coordination

Organizational skills

Hands-on approach

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Building Services

Job description

Contract Technical Manager (Leisure Facilities)

Location: Flexible / Site Based around Maldon

Job Type: Full Time

Sector: Leisure & Facilities Management

A widely established leisure facilities operator is seeking a hands-on Contract Technical Manager to support the delivery of maintenance and hard facilities management services across leisure centres in the Maldon area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically qualified professional with mechanical, electrical, or building services experience who enjoys a varied role combining planned maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor management, and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across leisure facilities.
• Manage a team of managers and technicians to deliver a wide range of support services
• Carry out routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Undertake and coordinate minor reactive repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building fabric disciplines.
• Act as a first responder for maintenance-related issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise with and oversee specialist contractors undertaking servicing, inspections, and repair works.
• Support the preparation of maintenance specifications and scopes of work.
• Assist with contractor evaluation and selection processes.
• Work closely with operational management to identify and resolve maintenance requirements.

About You

• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical Building Services, or a related building trade.
• Practical experience within facilities management, building maintenance, or a similar environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a diverse and dynamic leisure environment.
• Varied technical role with autonomy and responsibility.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.