Fitness Instructor

Mitie; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK seeks a versatile Fitness Instructor responsible for the safe operation of the Fitness Centre at MoD Abbey Wood. The role includes providing fitness programs for military and civilian personnel, maintaining equipment, and instructing classes. Applicants should hold at least a Level 2 Fitness Instruction qualification. Candidates must also meet national security vetting requirements, including residency criteria in the UK, with opportunities for career growth and flexible work hours.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Career pathway opportunities

Wide variety of employee benefits

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Reliable, trustworthy, and physically fit individual.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness programs, assessments, and inductions.
• Instruct fitness classes and assist with military fitness testing.
• Ensure gym equipment is maintained in good condition.

Skills

Fitness Instruction

Customer facing skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 in Fitness Instruction

Certificate in Exercise to Music

First Aid qualification

Tools

Basic IT literacy

Job description

Fitness Instructor

An opportunity to join an experienced, versatile team, delivering first class services at MoD Abbey Wood. Previously security cleared personnel are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

We are looking for a full-time, versatile, and enthusiastic Fitness Instructor, responsible for the safe operation of the Fitness Centre and able to deliver creative and professional fitness programmes to suit the fitness levels of military and civilian personnel.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide fitness programmes, assessments and inductions for military and civilian personnel.
• Assist with daily cleaning requirements of the fitness equipment as well as ensuring that the gym equipment is maintained to a first‑class condition.
• Instruct fitness classes and assist with military fitness testing.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as required; this could include cover for other Mitie team members and other building management and access control duties.
• Operate in a friendly manner and actively promote a safe working culture and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures, processes, and the law.

What we are looking for

A reliable, trustworthy, competent, and physically fit person with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confident, self‑motivated, and able to use own initiative, highly responsive to company and customer requirements. Pro‑active and consistent with the ability to adapt quickly to the different needs of the business and:

• A professional qualification in fitness, Level 2 in Fitness Instruction at minimum.
• Certificate in Exercise to Music desirable.
• First aid qualification desirable (training can be provided).
• Coaching skills desirable.
• Ability to teach some of the following classes: Circuit training, Spinning, Boxercise and Kettlebells.
• Capability to multi‑task when and where needed, as required by the business.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible approach to accommodate changing requirements and priorities.
• Good customer facing skills and the ability to develop close working relationships.
• Basic IT literacy.

Additional Information

MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vetting prior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals.

Proof of right to work in UK essential.

The Contract operates a flexible output during the overarching service hours of 07:00 and 20:00 Mon to Fri.

Required to wear approved company work wear.

About the company

Mitie is a business of 77,500 colleagues making us the UK's leading facilities management company. Mitie's vision is to work together to deliver the exceptional, every day. It is a commitment we make to our customers day in, day out. We are built on integrity and trust. We always go the extra mile to get the job done.

We champion diversity and inclusion and have six employee networks offering supportive spaces for military veterans, parents and carers, LGBTQ+, women, disabled colleagues, and for all races and ethnicities. Mitie has a comprehensive and practical approach to achieving net zero carbon. A wide variety of benefits are available to employees, including additional leave purchase, Give as You Earn, Salary Finance, Save as You Earn, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle to Work, purchase of private medical cover, life cover, technical equipment, childcare vouchers, and more. A reward and recognition scheme is in place and a wide variety of high street discounts are available to claim.

There are career pathway opportunities, such as workplace apprenticeships and leadership development programmes, and an offer is made to ‘give back' to the community during paid time. Please ask more about these benefits at interview.

Additional information for internal applicants

Please ensure that you discuss your application with your current line manager before formally applying. Please note that internal job moves are subject to the standard terms for the post being advertised. Enhanced terms cannot be honoured.