Leisure Centre Maintenance Manager

Places for People; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Pension with 7% matched

Bonus scheme 2%

Annual leave purchase/sale

Healthcare cashback plan

Wellbeing support and EAP

Place Rewards discounts

Training and progression

Recognition programmes

Inclusion and wellbeing focus

Free gym membership

Life Assurance and will-writing access

Job summary

Places Leisure, part of the Places for People Group, is seeking a hands-on maintenance professional for Kingston Leisure Centre. You will perform planned maintenance, inspections and minor repairs across mechanical, electrical, and building systems, while coordinating with contractors and managing out-of-hours duties to ensure a safe, high‑quality facility for the community.

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, record-keeping and safe working practices with a strong focus on servicing

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: City & Guilds qualification in electrical or mechanical building services, or a relevant building trade.
• A Pool Plant Operator Certificate, or willingness to obtain this qualification while in post.
• Practical capability to complete minor repairs involving mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing or building fabric.
• Experience of carrying out planned maintenance inspections and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to act as a key holder and participate in an out-of-hours maintenance rota.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance at Kingston Leisure Centre and carry out regular inspections, maintaining accurate records.
• Carry out minor reactive repairs to mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and building fabric.
• Oversee contractors, respond promptly to maintenance issues and help prepare specifications and scopes of work for external providers.
• Act as a designated key holder and participate in an out-of-hours rota to resolve maintenance needs.

Education

City & Guilds qualification in electrical or mechanical building services

Job description

Places Leisure, part of the Places for People Group, is seeking a hands-on maintenance professional for Kingston Leisure Centre. You will perform planned maintenance, inspections and minor repairs across mechanical, electrical, and building systems, while coordinating with contractors and managing out-of-hours duties to ensure a safe, high‑quality facility for the community.

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, record-keeping and safe working practices with a strong focus on servicing