Job Description
We are recruiting Swimming Pool Technical Officers to join our 3,000 strong team of dedicated staff and volunteers. You will work within a team who will cover a cluster of Glasgow Club Swimming Pools undertaking all aspects of planned and remedial Swimming Pool Plant Operation. As well as ensuing scheduled technical repairs and PPM work for swimming pools, spa pools and heath suite plant are carried out to specification and as scheduled.
Glasgow Life is the charity providing the support, inspiration and opportunity for Glasgow’s citizens to access the services that matter most to them. Working across museums, the arts, music, sport, world-class events, festivals, libraries, community facilities, and physical activity, learning and heritage programmes; the scale and reach of our activity makes a real and positive impact on the lives of Glasgow’s residents and creates unforgettable experiences for our visitors.
Working closely with the Swimming Pool Technical Advisor, you also collaborate with the dedicated Facility Management Pools Officer and Sport Operations Managers to ensure all contractors undertaking technical work in plant rooms comply with all appropriate standards as well as preparing pools for maintenance works, such as draining pools and/or balance tanks in line with PWTAG guidance.
To be successful in thois role you will have the following skills and experience:
As an ideal candidate you should be a competent and experienced in the operations of pool plant within a swimming pool environment, as well as having experience of water testing procedures and pool chemical handling. You should also have the ability to operate & contribute within a multi-disciplinary venue team and with minimum supervision. You must have the ability to work as part of a city wide SPTO team, to be proactive, assess work priorities and be able to use initiative to solve technical problems. In addition you should have a working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations related to a leisure facility.
Essential/Desirable qualifications include:
You will have a SPTO Qualification or National Pool Management Qualification. Ideally you will have 3+ years’ knowledge & experience of the operation of swimming pool plant and general M&E plant. As well has having 3+ years’ experience in maintenance & repair of swimming pool treatment and circulation systems and associated equipment.
Important Dates: closing date for this role is 19th January and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 27th January.
Drivers Licence Check will be a requirement,
Benefits at Glasgow Life
- 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- And much more!
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
Application Packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.
Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.
Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
Further Information
Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us
