Facilities Technician- French Speaking
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, Installation Technician, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
As part of the international Pure Gym Group
, we are the second largest European gym operator
. With over 700 gyms worldwide
, you can currently find us in the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Denmark.
We are a dynamic and international team driven by our mission to strengthen the health and well-being of the population. Our goal is to provide a high quality and affordable fitness experience for everyone, everywhere. We offer:
- A free gym membership for you + 1
- Exclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within our gyms and through other external providers
- Our office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access
- Our working hours are flexible
- We provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day
Location:
Zurich – Hybrid
Type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent
Exciting opportunity to join Pure Gym as a Facilities Technician!
Our Facility Management team keeps Pure Gym clubs across Switzerland safe, operational and ready for members every day. Working closely with Club Management, internal colleagues and external suppliers, we coordinate maintenance, repairs, compliance activities and continuous improvements across a growing national club portfolio. As Facility Management Technician, you will be a key field‑based member of the team, with a primary focus on the Romandie and regular assignments in German‑speaking Switzerland.
The role involves daily travel between club locations.
- Carry out minor repairs to fitness equipment, doors, sanitary installations, furniture, changing rooms, showers and general club areas
- Complete preventive maintenance, technical troubleshooting and regular club inspections
- Process and update work orders in the digital ticketing system (Service Channel)
- Identify defects and escalated recurring or safety‑critical issues
- Inspect and document portable electrical appliances after appropriate training and authorisation
- Support checks relating to water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire safety, escape routes and operational safety
- Coordinate smaller supplier visits and review completed works on site
- Support new openings, refurbishments, technical handovers and smaller projects
- Transport tools, spare parts and smaller materials between clubs
- Maintain the company vehicle, tools, testing devices and stock responsibly
- A varied, field‑based role with a high level of independence
- A fully equipped company vehicle, tools and testing equipment
- Technical training and development opportunities
- Direct impact on club operations and member experience
- Salary and benefits will be discussed with interested candidates in an initial phone call with HR
- Completed vocational training in a technical or trade profession, such as caretaker, plumber, painter, mechanic or equivalent
- Practical experience in repairs, maintenance or building operations
- Good hands‑on skills and a basic understanding of building services and technical building systems
- Willingness to undertake training for portable electrical appliance inspections
- Confident use of smartphones, tablets and digital ticketing systems
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
- Reliable, service-oriented and accurate when documenting work
- Daily travel is required across Switzerland; residence in the Romandie or the canton of Bern or Fribourg is an advantage
Fluent French, written and spoken, is mandatory. Good working knowledge of either English or German is required.
Driving LicenceValid category B driving licence is mandatory. Willingness to use a company vehicle for assignments across Switzerland.
Please apply with an English CV!
Join us on our mission to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.
Pure Gym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work.
Please note:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.
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