Maintenance Engineer - Woodford Green

Virgin Active; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in Chigwell is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance program of their facility. The role requires a technical qualification and involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, performing operational checks, and addressing member issues. This position offers various employee benefits including complimentary membership and discounts across services.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Discounts across Virgin Active services

BUPA employee assistance programme

Access to salary finance

Qualifications

• Technical qualification is mandatory.
• Ability to maintain high standards of order and tidiness.
• Adherence to Health & Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the preventative maintenance programme.
• Monitor building compliance and fixture quality.
• Conduct daily and weekly operational checks.
• Address member complaints professionally.
• Control staffing and facilities during shifts.

Skills

Technical Level 2 qualification

Strong initiative

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining a viable and effective preventative maintenance programme for the whole site, including the building shell and surrounding grounds under supervision of their line manager. The Role

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the facility adheres to all engineering compliance standards not putting members or employees at any risk.
• Monitoring the basic fixtures and fittings of the building are maintained to the highest standards of order and tidiness at all times.
• Adhering to daily & weekly checks to ensure smooth operation of site, keeping up to date & accurate records.
• Following all Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues or concerns immediately.
• Maintaining the basement, plant rooms, roof and fire exits to company standards and ensuring all plant and equipment is maintained.
• Being proactive, use your initiative and take ownership of situations such as member complaints.
• Working as part of the wider club team, demonstrating a professional & courteous manner to members, assisting with queries they may have.
• Fulfilling Duty Shifts when required, therefore having responsibility and accountability during the shift, controlling staffing and facility issues throughout the club.

Qualifications

• A technical Level 2 qualification of City & Guilds equivalent or higher.

Benefits

• 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave - and we want you take them
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
• Discounts across Virgin Active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
• Join Virgin Family – discounts with Virgin Group (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2).
• 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Access to Salary Finance for loans and savings plans.
• BUPA employee assistance programme with 4 free counselling sessions.
• Dexters corporate letting services – complimentary for staff (no tenant charges).
• Access to ePoints with online discounts to retailers.
• Discounts on Academy courses, trained by the best instructors.