Facilities Technician- French Speaking

• Hybrid
• Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
• Headquarters

Job description

The PureGym Way

As part of the international PureGym 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 out 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

The Role

Location: Zurich- Field Base

Type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Exciting opportunity to join PureGym as a Facilities Technician!

Our Facility Management team keeps PureGym 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.

As our Facilities Technician, you will provide hands-on technical support to PureGym clubs, primarily across French-speaking Switzerland and partly in German-speaking Switzerland, ensuring safe, functional and well-maintained facilities through repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections and technical troubleshooting.

Your Main Responsibilities:

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 (ServiceChannel)

Identify defects and escalate 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

What You Can Expect:

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

No on-call duty

Salary and benefits will be discussed with interested candidates in an initial phone call with HR

Job requirements

The Person

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

Languages

Fluent French, written and spoken, is mandatory

Good working knowledge of either English or German is required

Driving Licence

Valid 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 is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

PureGym 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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