Technical Assistant - Part Time - Cirencester Leisure Centre

TN United Kingdom; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Technical Assistant to join their team at a local leisure centre. This part-time role involves ensuring the maintenance and repair of essential plant and equipment, contributing to the well-being of the community. Ideal candidates will have a background in technical maintenance and a passion for supporting others in leading active lives. With flexible hours and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a range of employee benefits. If you're motivated and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Staff Benefit Scheme

Discounted Staff Membership

Incremental Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

Insurance and Saving Schemes

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Fully Funded Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative planned maintenance (PPM) and repair.
• Ability to work independently and maintain technical records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of plant and equipment.
• Keep pools operational and perform minor plumbing/electrical repairs.

Skills

Technical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Technical Roles

Tools

Plant Equipment

Plumbing Tools

Electrical Tools

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Technical Assistant - Part Time - Cirencester Leisure Centre, Cirencester

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Cirencester, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

We are looking for a Technical Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. You will be responsible for the preventative planned maintenance (PPM) and repair of plant and equipment including fixtures and fitting. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience within a similar role or industry with a general maintenance/repair skill set. Experience in wet and dry side plant rooms would be an advantage as you will be responsible for keeping the pools operational. You will be working off your own initiative and be able to complete and update appropriate technical records. Undertaking repairs where appropriate, and also on occasion be available outside of business hours. Experience or knowledge in spa pool operations and minor plumbing or electrical repairs would be advantageous but is not essential.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 18 hours per week

Requirements

• To maintain and operate all building services and to take responsibility for the preventative planned maintenance (PPM).
• Experience of working with technical plant and services is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to work at weekends and overnight where necessary
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with an essentially non-technical user base.
• The post holder must have a high level of responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Mobility to travel across sites

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment