Maintenance Technician

We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes people make communities. We build homes and deliver services to help everyone thrive. At Places Leisure we create active places and healthy people, aiming to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our people as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you’re more than just a number – you’re part of our cause.More About Your RoleAs a maintenance technician you will carry out general day‑to‑day maintenance at the leisure centre, plan and implement work schedules, and, where needed, contact contractors. You will monitor current contractors and ensure timely completion of tests and inspections to comply with regulations. You will deliver a high level of service, comfort, and safety for centre users. Together with the technical team, you will ensure all equipment and facilities are fully functioning and you will supply maintenance reports and updates to the Contract Technical Manager regularly.More About YouThe successful applicant will have experience in a maintenance role, ideally with a trade qualification. You must be aware of health and safety, especially in public spaces, and ideally hold a Pool Plant Operator’s Certificate. Excellent communication skills are required, as you will liaise with external contractors. In addition, you should demonstrate strong customer service skills.BenefitsWe align with the Real Living Wage foundation.Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult, and up to 4 juniors.Flexible working (including part‑time, shift work and more).Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.Access to ongoing personal learning and development.Company pension scheme.Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop, and cafes.Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.What's next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, please apply through our simple 5‑minute application process. Upload a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.Note: The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested, we advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.We support mobile device uploads via Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.SafeguardingAt Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures and require all employees, volunteers and contractors to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable. By joining, you will contribute to our safeguarding culture and report concerns to protect those in our communities.Armed ForcesWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.Disability ConfidentWe are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.NeurodivergentNeurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.Seniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr