Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager
Vale of Glamorgan Contract
Legacy Leisure operates five leisure facilities across the Vale of Glamorgan working in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council. This position is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join the Legacy Leisure team as part of the Wales and South West Region.
Reporting to the Contract Manager and part of the management team the successful candidate will be required to take overall responsibility for the maintenance of the facilities and support the operation of all five Leisure facilities including three swimming pools, four fitness gyms, studios, sports halls, and a health suite. Sites have in the last few years had some significant investment upgrading changing areas, fitness studios and gym more recently. Further plans for upgrading some sites this year are underway.
There will be an emphasis on growing the business, improving the customer experience and consistently enhancing both the financial performance and usage of the facilities. This role will be focused on keeping the facilities operational and looking for ways to improve the current site standards.
The Opportunity

Legacy Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Barry Leisure Centre is a large leisure facility operating with two gyms, two group exercise studios, six court sports hall, main and learner swimming pools. The facility has recently renovated its changing room facilities, spin room and gym

Colcot Sports Centre is a dry side facility with a 4 court sports hall, two 7 a side 3G pitches and four 5 a side 3G pitches. Upgrades to the floor have just been finished and a new lighting project is being considered.

Cowbridge Leisure Leisure Centre is a facility with a CV gym, functional gym, studios, four court sports hall and a health suite. The CV gym and reception areas have been refurbished and upgraded in the last year.

Penarth Leisure Centre is a large leisure facility operating with a gym, a brand new spin studio, another large group exercise studio, six court sports hall, squash courts, 25m six lane pool with a beach entry leisure pool and slide combination with a modern Health suite. The facility is undergoing a roof replacement at present and the gym and spin studio have recently been upgraded alongside the changing areas.

Llantwit Leisure Leisure Centre is a facility with a new refurbished gym, new spin studio, main studio, four court sports hall and 17m pool. A new sports hall floor has just been laid and further investment is planned to upgrade toilets to improve the customer experience.
The Person

At least three years of maintenance experience is essential.

Strong practical skills are critical

You should be comfortable with general maintenance of large buildings and management of a helpdesk function to support sites maintain

A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical engineering would be desirable.

A good understand of Pool plant rooms and H&S would be desirable but not essential as training can be provided

Effective communication with centre managers and duty managers within sites is important.

You should also be able to demonstrate previous experience in managing contractors and getting the best from them

This is a hands-on role although a basic understanding of email, excel and word is required.

Flexibility and commitment to customer service are essential
What can Legacy Leisure offer you?

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development
How to Apply
Want to make a difference to the community and positively impact people's lives every day? Then apply to tell us why you would suitable for this role by attaching your CV. Should you have questions regards the role or simply wish to have a informal discussion then contact
About Legacy Leisure
Established to support a national legacy following the Olympics, Legacy Leisure seeks to educate, inspire and support physical activity, to enhance the lives of our patrons and enable long term positive lifestyle changes. Legacy Leisure is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our patrons, and aims to offer a diverse range of physical and cultural activities that will engage and invigorate communities, be it through sport, the arts or other activities.
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