We are looking for a Contract Technical Manager based at our in our River Park Leisure Centre in Winchester. You will also be responsible for Meadowside Leisure Centre in Whiteley. Facilities include a gym, sports hall, swimming pool, squash courts, classes, swim lessons, soft play and much more.

What your role will be

As our Contract Technical Manager (CTM) you will have a hands on role in the implementation of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works programme, in relation to all mechanical, electrical services and building fabric issues.

Alongside and with the wider technical team you will identify and correct any ad hoc remedial work whilst also liaising with 3^rd party contractors. You will implement through routine maintenance procedures the Company’s Technical, Health & Safety and Environmental Policies ensuring the efficient utilisation year on year of energy consumption.

A driving license is required as you will also be covering the Meadowside Leisure Centre in Whiteley. You will be expected to be contactable 24/7 on a rota basis with other team members for emergency call out issues and be a nominated key holder.  The working hours can be discussed fully at interview – and will include evenings, weekends, and occasionally overnight for scheduled works.

Your background

In order to be successful in this role you will have a multi-trade background or previous experience in a similar role.  Experience of working with contractors, from negotiating scope of works and project management. Ideally you will have a background of working to corporate policies and be able to produce basic reports showing progress on scheduled works.  

It would be beneficial if candidates were qualified to ONC or City & Guilds in either Electrical or Heating & Ventilation Services; although this is not essential. Furthermore, it would be advantageous for you to hold a Pool Plant Operators Certificate, however full training can be provided.

What we offer you

It is a great time to join Places for People Leisure, as well as competitive salaries we are uniquely placed to offer a varied and competitive benefits package. We recognise that you are our biggest assets, from a free staff membership at our centres: comprehensive pension; generous holiday entitlement; childcare vouchers; high street discount vouchers; free counselling; free flu-jabs; opportunities to get loans, plus many other benefits including career development.

About us

Places for People Leisure is one of the UK’s leading and award-winning local authority leisure management partners, managing 113 public sector leisure facilities for 32 local authorities and two community gyms. With 28 million visits annually and 138,000 paying members, it employs 8,000 people; teaches 53,000 children a year to swim, and in 2014–15, trained 2,000 new lifeguards and 500 new first aiders, and taught 1,000 people to use life-saving defibrillators.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.