Technical Manager

We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes its people build community. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places so communities can thrive and we aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

You will have responsibility for the Eclipse Leisure and Sunbury Leisure Centre (The Eclipse is a new technology‑advanced building costing over £50M). As the Contract Technical (FM) Manager you will have a hands‑on role with a strong HVAC background, and will implement the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and assessed works programmes for all mechanical and electrical services and building fabric issues across several leisure facilities.

You will identify and correct ad‑hoc remedial work, liaise with 3rd‑party contractors, and ensure routine maintenance procedures comply with the Company's Technical, Health & Safety and Environmental policies to optimise fuel and water use.

You will have a strong background in trades/handywork and experience working with contractors, negotiating scope of works and creating snag lists. You should be familiar with corporate policies and able to produce basic reports showing progress on scheduled works. Candidates should hold qualifications such as ONC or City & Guilds in either Electrical or Heating & Ventilation Services. Holding a Pool Plant Operators Certificate is advantageous, but we are willing to support qualification.

• Real Living Wage foundation alignment
• Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to four 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 with up to 7% matched contribution
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafés
• Extra perks, including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor or military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

We are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer and will guarantee an interview to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria for a vacancy.

We recognise the valuable skills of neurodivergent individuals and guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for this category.