Technical Manager

  • Job Reference: 1356810
  • Date Posted: 30 July 2026
  • Recruiter: Other
  • Location: Burgess Hill
  • Salary: £40,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: £40000
  • Sector: Health & Fitness
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Technical Manager
Location: Single Site Location
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reports to: Technical Contract Manager

We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a busy leisure facility, taking responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of maintenance and hard facilities management services at a single site. Working closely with the Technical Contract Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the building, plant, and associated services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. 

This is a hands-on position suited to a technically qualified individual with experience in facilities management, building services, or maintenance environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes across the site. 
  • Conduct routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records.
  • Manage a small team of technicians
  • Carry out and coordinate minor reactive repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building fabric disciplines. 
  • Act as the first point of response for maintenance issues, ensuring faults are resolved promptly and efficiently.
  • Monitor and supervise specialist contractors undertaking servicing, inspections, and repair works. 
  • Support the Technical Contract Manager with maintenance planning, contractor management, and project delivery. 
  • Work collaboratively with site management to maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and customer experience. 
About You To be considered, you will ideally have:
  • City & Guilds qualification or equivalent plumbing or a related trade discipline. 
  • Proven experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or technical services.
  • Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
  • Experience managing contractors and service providers.
  • Pool Plant Operator qualification or willingness to obtain this after appointment.
What's on Offer
  • Salary of £40,000 per annum
  • Stable, site-based role
  • Opportunity to work in a varied technical environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Chance to progress within a growing facilities management operation
If you're an experienced facilities or maintenance professional looking for a site-based Technical Manager position with responsibility and autonomy, we'd like to hear from you.