Technical Manager - Kingston Leisure Centre

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 is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish.At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Here, you're more than just a colleague, you're part of our cause.

More about your role

Join us at Places Leisure's brand-new £50 million flagship leisure centre, right in the heart of Kingston.

This state-of-the-art facility represents an exciting new chapter for Places Leisure, offering a fantastic opportunity to be part of a landmark development from day one. Help us build an exceptional team, shape the culture of this incredible new venue and deliver an outstanding experience for our customers and community.

You will take a hands-on role in delivering planned preventative maintenance at Kingston Leisure Centre, completing regular inspections and maintaining accurate records. You will carry out minor reactive repairs to mechanical, electrical, heating and ventilation services, as well as building fabric, plumbing and sanitary equipment. You will also oversee contractors, respond promptly to maintenance issues and support the preparation of specifications and scopes of work for external service providers. As a designated key holder, you will participate in an out-of-hours rota and work closely with the Contract Technical Manager to resolve the centre's maintenance needs.

You will also understand the importance of safe working practices, safeguarding and reporting concerns appropriately.

Essential criteria

• A City & Guilds qualification in electrical or mechanical building services, or a relevant building trade
• A Pool Plant Operator Certificate, or a 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

More about you

You are practical, organised and comfortable taking a hands-on approach to maintaining leisure centre facilities. You can inspect equipment and buildings carefully, record your findings accurately and respond promptly when repairs are required. You are confident working with external service providers and can support the preparation of clear specifications and scopes of work.

Benefits (casual contracts will vary)

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• We pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• Option to buy or sell annual leave days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence