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Job Description
Swimming Pool Technician
Department: Facilities
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Minehead
Description
The role of the Splash technician is to manage the technical operation and maintenance of the swimming pools systems, ensuring the water is safe, clean and healthy for users, that all equipment runs efficiently and complies with legal requirements.
General Duties & Key Accountabilities
Splash Maintenance & Repairs
- Conducts regular water tests for chemical balance (pH, chlorine etc)
- Adjusts chemical dosages accordingly
- Inspecting and maintaining plant equipment, pumps, filters, heating systems and dosing units
- Perform routine maintenance tasks including backwashing filters, and cleaning strainer baskets
- Monotors control panels, sensors and gauges to ensure equipment is working correctly, and reports where there are issues/
- Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensures compliance with all H&S and RLSS guidelines
- Maintain detailed and accurate records and documentation of all maintenance and repair work performed including but not limited to inspection reports and safety certification information
- Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.
- Respond to emergency call-outs and support incident response when required.
Operational Support
- Implements appropriate procedures for dealing with contaminations incidents
- Supports Splash team to ensure proper functioning and provide basic technical support during operations.
- Liaise with contractors and oversee works carried out by third parties.
- Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained.
- Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team.
Guest & Team Experience
- Work in a professional and guest-focused manner when operating in public areas.
- Provide technical advice and support to resort departments.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas and plant rooms.
Experience & Qualification Requirements
- RLSS Pool Plant Operator certificate (required)
- Knowledge of electrical systems within hospitality, leisure or similar environments (desirable).
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.