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 difference 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 an Area Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. Working across the Woking sites, 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. 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.
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
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: Casual hours, as and when required.
Requirements
* To maintain and operate all building services across the Woking contract 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.
* Excellent customer service ethics.
* 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 the contract area.
Benefits
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?
* Flexible working hours
* Training and development provided
* Paid annual leave
* Fun and busy environment
* Discounted Staff Membership
* Potential permanent work opportunities
* Opportunities to build an exciting career
* Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing date: 29th November 2024
Salary: up to £11.44 per hour