Technical Contract Manager

4Leisure Recruitment; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

4Leisure Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Technical Manager to lead maintenance across multiple leisure centres. The role combines planned maintenance, reactive repairs and contractor oversight for a dynamic leisure environment.

You will bring City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Building Services, substantial FM experience, and a proactive, hands-on approach to ensure compliant, reliable facilities operations.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Building Services or related trade.
• Practical facilities management experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across leisure facilities.
• Manage a team of managers and technicians.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintain records.
• Undertake minor reactive repairs across MEP and building fabric.
• Act as first responder for maintenance issues and coordinate resolution.
• Oversee specialist contractors for servicing and repairs.
• Assist with maintenance specifications and scopes of work.
• Assist with contractor evaluation and selection.
• Collaborate with operations to identify maintenance needs.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance planning

Contractor coordination

Troubleshooting

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Building Services

Job description

Technical Manager (Leisure Facilities)

Location: Flexible / Site Based
Job Type: Full Time
Sector: Leisure & Facilities Management

An established leisure facilities operator is seeking a hands-on Technical Manager to support the delivery of maintenance and hard facilities management services across leisure centres.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically qualified professional with mechanical, electrical, or building services experience who enjoys a varied role combining planned maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor management, and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across leisure facilities.


• Manage a team of managers and technicians to deliver a wide range of support services


• Carry out routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records.


• Undertake and coordinate minor reactive repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building fabric disciplines.


• Act as a first responder for maintenance-related issues and ensure timely resolution.


• Liaise with and oversee specialist contractors undertaking servicing, inspections, and repair works.


• Support the preparation of maintenance specifications and scopes of work.


• Assist with contractor evaluation and selection processes.


• Work closely with operational management to identify and resolve maintenance requirements.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical Building Services, or a related building trade.


• Practical experience within facilities management, building maintenance, or a similar environment.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers.


• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a diverse and dynamic leisure environment.


• Varied technical role with autonomy and responsibility.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant facilities management, maintenance, or technical services experience.