Pool Plant & Facilities Technician

Overview

We are seeking a Pool Plant & Facilities Technician to join the Facilities department at the club. This role will ensure that the club's spa facilities, which includes hot and cold plunge pools and hydrotherapy pool, are safe, compliant and operate efficiently whilst maintaining exceptional water quality and plant reliability in accordance PWTAG, HSE and manufacturer guidance. The successful candidate will also deliver both planned preventative and reactive maintenance across wider mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems, provide general facilities maintenance support and coordinate specialist contractors to undertake statutory and preventative compliance tasks such as water hygiene flushing and temperature monitoring.

This role requires accurate record-keeping within the Club’s CAFM system, a strong commitment to health and safety standards, and the flexibility to support high-performance athlete rehabilitation schedules and ensure facilities are fully operational and match-day ready.

Water quality & pool plant operations

• Operate, monitor and optimise all pool plant, including circulation pumps, filters, dosing systems (chlorine/bromine), pH correction, UV/ozone (where fitted), heat exchangers and strainers.
• Test water at required frequencies using approved methods (e.g., DPD comparators and calibrated meters) and maintain parameters within PWTAG/HSE ranges for pH, alkalinity, free/combined disinfectant residuals, cyanuric acid (if used), temperature and turbidity.
• Complete daily opening/closing routines: backwashing as scheduled, balance tank inspections, chemical stock checks, safety interlock tests, and cleanliness of wet areas/plant rooms.
• Calibrate and care for dosing probes/sensors; investigate alarms and trends, making safe adjustments or escalating when outside normal range.
• Implement incident response procedures (e.g., faecal/vomit contamination, clarity failures, suspected microbiological issues), including isolation, hyperchlorination, retesting and communication.

Compliance, safety & record keeping

• Work to PWTAG Code of Practice and HSE guidance (HSG
  282 for spa-pools; ACOP L8/HSG
  274 Part 2 for hot & cold water systems).
• Maintain complete, legible records: test results, plant readings, corrective actions, backwash logs, chemical deliveries, safety data sheets, permits, and incident reports.
• Arrange routine microbiological sampling via UKAS-accredited laboratories and action results in line with risk assessment and guidance.
• Handle chemicals safely (COSHH): receive, store and dose in line with SDS, carrying out risk assessments and ensuring appropriate PPE is available and used.
• Keep plant rooms tidy, well-lit, ventilated and accessible; ensure guards, emergency stops and signage are in place.
• Ensure compliance is auditable and resilient to HSE or local authority inspection, exceeding typical leisure standards
• Manage specialist water hygiene providers: monthly outlets flushing, sentinel temperature checks, TMV servicing, calorifier inspections and pasteurisation cycles, sampling, and remedial works.
• Review method statements/permits, supervise contractors, verify service sheets and close out actions in the CAFM system.
• Support Legionella risk assessment reviews and maintain the water hygiene logbook.
• Provide leadership in contractor supervision, ensuring compliance with statutory and club standards.

Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) & reactive works

• Deliver PPMs and first-line fault finding across site M&E: HVAC filters and checks, pumps/valves, minor plumbing, basic electrics (e.g., lamp replacements, accessories), door hardware, fixtures/fittings, joinery, tiling/painting touch-ups, and fabric repairs.
• Support small works and minor projects; raise parts orders; ensure spares/consumables are stocked.
• Use the CAFM system to receive/close work orders, update asset data and report hazards/defects.
• Support readiness for elite sports training facilities where failure may disrupt athlete performance.

Operational support & teamwork

• Liaise daily with Sports Science/Medical, Performance, and Venue teams to plan pool availability around training and rehab priorities.
• Prepare pools…