Maintenance Assistant/Handyperson

Full Time Maintenance Assistant ,Handyperson
Oxfordshire.
Salary up to -27,000 per annum

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a not for profit charitable organisation committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which we serve.



The Opportunity

We now have an opportunity for an experienced maintenance handyperson to join the contract maintenance team at our West Northants and Cherwell Leisure sites which are based in Bicester, Kidlington, Banbury, Towcester and Brackley. In this role you will be expected to work to the highest standards, producing high quality work assisting with the general maintenance of our leisure centres and managing the redecoration and monthly schedules to ensure properties are maintained in an excellent decorative condition.
The successful applicant will need to be self motivated, enthusiastic and outgoing with previous maintenance experience.
You will be responsible for completing planned, routine, breakdown and reactive maintenance across the site. This will include basic building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating as well as work in the swimming pool plant rooms.


The Person

The successful candidate will need to meet the following criteria

• It is imperative that you are flexible to work variable day or night shifts on any day of the week to suit business demands.
  
• You will be asked to work as part of the team as well as being able to take your own initiative and work individually.
  
• This is a very demanding role and we are looking for someone who has a great eye for attention to detail and who takes pride in their work.
  
• Experience of working in occupied properties.
  
• Skill sets should include electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting and decorating and must cover all disciplines.
  
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  
• Good computer literacy skills.
  

What can Legacy Leisure offer you?

• Competitive annual salary
  
• Generous annual leave
  
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  
• Employee health cash plan
  
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Career progression
  
• Training and development
  

Legacy Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the skills required for these posts, please send or email a letter of application and full CV to (url removed).


Closing Date

13th October 2025


About Legacy Leisure

Established to support a national legacy following the Olympics, Legacy Leisure seeks to educate, inspire and support physical activity, to enhance the lives of our patrons and enable long term positive lifestyle changes. Legacy Leisure is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our patrons, and aims to offer a diverse range of physical and cultural activities that will engage and invigorate communities, be it through sport, the arts or other activities.
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