Facilities Technician

Core Development and Management-Planet Fitness; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Development and Management-Planet Fitness is seeking a Facilities Technician to service cardio and strength equipment and carry out general maintenance across Club facilities. The role emphasizes reliable upkeep, ticketing responsibility, and proactive communication with club teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of mechanical/electrical service experience, a clean driving record, and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of mechanical and electrical service experience.
• Experience in a fitness club is preferred.
• Clean driving record with a valid license.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Dependable, takes initiative, works well independently and in a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair out-of-order equipment and obtain sign-off from club staff.
• Communicate daily with Facilities Manager on progress and obstacles.
• Achieve KPI targets consistently.
• Manage all helpdesk tickets for assigned clubs.
• Conduct club walk-throughs for preventative maintenance and ensure supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and update work schedules in Outlook.
• Assist with construction, presales, re-equips, and installations.
• Maintain vehicle inventory and cleanliness.
• Document work done on warranted equipment and target warranty work time.
• Support other Facilities team members as needed.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical Service

Driving License

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Customer Service

Team Player

Job description

Summary of Position

The Facilities Technician performs day-to-day service and maintenance on cardio and strength equipment. The Facilities Technician performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, general maintenance repairs within the physical plant of each assigned Club location, to deliver exceptional member experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Successfully repairs out-of-order equipment as requested by clubs and receives sign-off of successful completion by the club staff.
• Communicates with the Facilities Manager daily on progress and obstacles at assigned clubs.
• Consistently achieves at-standard results on the KPI scorecard.
• Responsible for all aspects of the helpdesk ticketing system for assigned clubs.
• Completes thorough club walk-through at each location visited for preventative maintenance (i.e., gym floor, storage, backroom, exterior etc.) and adequate cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Maintains and updates work schedules using Microsoft Outlook.
• Assists with construction and presales as needed.
• Assists with re-equips extractions and installations.
• Maintains company vehicle inventory and cleanliness.
• Accurately documents any work done on warranted equipment. Achieves a minimum of 10% of allotted time to be targeted towards equipment warranty work.
• Assists other Facilities team members as needed.

Experience, Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum 1 -3 years of experience in mechanical and electrical service background, highly desired
• Experience working in a fitness club, preferred
• Must have a “clean” driving record and valid driver’s license
• Possess basic computer skills, including knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Dependable, responsible and takes initiative
• Works well independently and on a team
• Strong customer service skills and a highly effective communicator

Physical Demands

• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers in activities such as grasping and handling a variety of hand tools.
• Significant walking, bending, lifting and squatting with the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.
• Average hearing and voice projection abilities to participate in phone/web communications, one-on-one conversations, and large group meetings.
• High visual demand, with ability to view close-up and color documents and spreadsheets, both in print format and on computer screens.

Pay Range Placement Statement:

Placement within the established pay range for each role will be determined based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant skills
• Years and depth of experience
• Performance History
• Market competitiveness
• Geographic economic conditions, such as cost of living and local wage benchmarks