Maintenance Operative
David Lloyd
£25,000 - £30,000 + Benefits
Edinburgh
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Paid breaks
- Respectful managers
About David Lloyd
David Lloyd is a fitness company. They have gyms across the UK and Europe.
Job description from David Lloyd
Would you like to join the largest Health and fitness operator in Europe working alongside a proud team with the passion to serve?
Our maintenance operative team members play a vital role in our club’s wellbeing. We take great pride with the environment in which we operate, and it is the Maintenance Operatives responsibility to ensure that all equipment is fully functioning, keeping the safety of members and colleagues at the forefront of everything that they do and giving our members an excellent experience every day, 7 days a week.So, what are the benefits of working for David Lloyd Clubs?
As part of the Maintenance team you will enjoy a great range of benefits that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the industry:
Free Club Membership* for you and your family Discounts on our products such as Swimming / Tennis Lessons and Personal Training. Unlimited 50% discount on food and drinks Opportunity for advancement and career progression Flexible Shift Patterns / Majority of shifts are straight not split! Learning and Development Opportunities. Wagestream App allowing you to be paid on demand Benefits Suite What will I be doing? Take an active role in improving the operational standards of the club/s by using your skills to positively impact the member experience Maximise the member experience and member participation through great facility standards, in house preventative and reactive maintenance, attention to detail and quick response times to defects by effectively managing a property management system You will know your club/s and engage with members about their activities and seek ways to improve their experience of DL at every opportunity, through the breadth of facilities Support the leadership team in ensuring all Health and Safety requirements and documentation is maintained in a timely and accurate way Support the review and resolution of member feedback comments and complaints in a timely manner Manage repairs and ordering systems, following our operating and finance procedures Participate and share knowledge and expertise with peers and other team members Working out of hours as required What qualifications, skills and experience do I need? Technical skills or discipline (i.e. Carpentry / Plumbing / Single Phase Electrics) – Essential Pool Plant Operators Qualification (STA or similar) – Desirable but not essential as this can be trained at club. Demonstrates excellence in customer service Strong listening and collaboration skills Must be able to work alone or in a team A full driving licence or the ability to travel efficiently between clubs under your responsibility – Essential (for multi-site roles)We believe any age is the right age, so whether you are looking to kick start your career as a maintenance person with us for the first time or if you are now retired and looking to stay active to inspire others; we would love to hear from you. You bring the passion. We bring the purpose. We’re more than a Club. We’re a community. Be a part of it.
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do David Lloyd pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
44% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do David Lloyd pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
67% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do David Lloyd pay the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what David Lloyd pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and September 2024.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at David Lloyd get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
69% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do David Lloyd pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
67% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at David Lloyd do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
58% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at David Lloyd?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 10% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 19% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 26% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at David Lloyd worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
37% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do David Lloyd workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
39% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for David Lloyd workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at David Lloyd?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do David Lloyd managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
42% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at David Lloyd?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a David Lloyd job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
97% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at David Lloyd good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
46% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at David Lloyd feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at David Lloyd get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
59% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at David Lloyd?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at David Lloyd enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and August 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at David Lloyd recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at David Lloyd?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at David Lloyd?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think David Lloyd head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how David Lloyd is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What David Lloyd employees say about their job
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Best thing
The team and free gym membership
Worst thing
Short staffed, stressful shifts, demanding members, higher up management out of touch, poor pay, no sick pay
David Lloyd Supervisor, March 2024
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Best thing
The team I am with
Worst thing
Over time, standard expectations that you can’t control
David Lloyd Operations manager, January 2024
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