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Digital Communications and Office Coordinator
Position Title: Digital Communications and Office Coordinator
Organisation: The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE)
Location: Wombourne Office
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers was set up in 1978 to establish an organisation for the individual swimming pool engineer (no corporate membership) to:
• foster a professional approach to the design, installation and maintenance of swimming pools, enclosures and all ancillary equipment;
• give recognition to technical skill and ability;
• engage in the education and training of persons within all sectors of the swimming pool industry;
• promote unrestricted co-operation and liaison between all persons actively involved in the industry and its allied professions and trades;
• provide opportunities for association and interchange of thought and experience amongst the members and their colleagues.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and versatile Digital Communications and Office Coordinator to join our team. This role will be crucial in managing our digital presence, including our website and members hub, overseeing educational programmes, and providing essential office support. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, multitasking, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Communications:
– Lead the development, maintenance, and updating of the ISPE website to ensure it is engaging, user-friendly, and up-to-date.
– Manage the members hub, ensuring it is a valuable resource for our members by keeping content current and relevant.
– Coordinate the creation and distribution of digital newsletters, updates, and other communications to members and stakeholders.
– Develop and implement social media strategies to enhance our online presence and engagement with the community.
Educational Programmes:
– Following guidance from the general manager oversee the planning, promotion, and execution of educational programs, online programs, workshops, and webinars.
– Liaise with the General Manager to ensure high-quality content and delivery.
– Manage the registration process for educational events and provide participants with necessary information and support.
Office Administration:
– Provide general office support, including answering phones, responding to emails, handling postal mail and despatch of member resources.
– Assist with customer service enquiries, providing accurate information and resolving issues promptly.
– Take bookings for events, courses, and other activities, ensuring all details are accurately recorded and communicated.
– Maintain office supplies and equipment, ensuring the office environment is organised and efficient.
Accounts and Invoicing:
– Manage accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.
– Monitor financial transactions and provide regular reports to the General Manager.
– Assist in budgeting and financial planning activities.
Qualifications:
– Proven experience in digital communications, website management, or a related field.
– Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, and content management systems (CMS).
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software.
– Experience in customer service and office administration is highly desirable.
– Experience in basic accounting and invoicing procedures.
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desired Attributes:
– Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
– Flexibility to attend events and meetings as and when required.
– Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism.
– A commitment to providing excellent service to our members and stakeholders.
– Knowledge or interest in the swimming pool industry is a plus.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to luke@ispe.co.uk. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday 20th November.
The ISPE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Contact Information:
The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE),
Kildonan,
Maypole Street,
Wombourne,
WV5 9JB.
luke@ispe.co.uk
0331 630 3301
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New Build Manager
London Swimming Pool Company is a leader within the London and Southeast London areas, providing swimming pool construction, servicing and refurbishment to the very highest standards.
Over the last 40 years, the company has been awarded more than 60 awards for excellence within the industry and we are excited to be recruiting for the position of New Build Manager
The role is a combination of sales and project management, based at our office in New Malden, Surrey.
A proven track record of excellent customer service is highly desirable in line with our high expectations and track record.
You would also be expected to meet potential and existing clients on-site, to attend and monitor site progress through to eventual final handover.
The position will be ideally suited to someone with extensive experience in the swimming pool industry or preferably, swimming pool construction, who is looking to move into a sales and management role.
An excellent package is available for the successful candidate and includes a competitive basic salary plus commission and performance-related bonus.
In addition to this we provide a company vehicle or company car allowance, contribution to a personal pension, up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, group life insurance cover, generous sick pay allowance, mobile phone and staff uniform.
This role has a clear progression opportunity and pathway for the successful candidate, with the potential for a progression to being appointed a Company Director in the medium to long term. This is an outstanding opportunity to make your next move within the industry.
If you feel you are the right person and would like a new challenge, please contact Jamie Smith at jamie@londonswimmingpools.com or 020 8336 9160 in strictest confidence to arrange an interview.
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Join Our Growing, Motivated Team!
Position: Pool Engineer
Company: Motive8 LTD
Location: London and Surrounding Areas
Salary: Starting from £32,000+ p/a dependent on Skills and Experience
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced (minimum 5 years) Pool Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational fieldwork and supporting the Head of Pool and Spa Maintenance in managing and developing the department. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining swimming pools, spas, saunas, and related equipment across various client sites.
About Us:
We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company specializing in the maintenance and servicing of pools, spas, saunas, and steam rooms primarily in a commercial setting. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we’re looking for a dedicated Pool Engineer to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
· Visit client sites across London and surrounding areas to service pools, spas, saunas, and steam rooms.
· Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard and meets service schedule deadlines.
· Proactively identify and address any remedial work required.
· Maintain accurate records of services performed and provide detailed reports to clients.
· Uphold our company’s commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
· Visit client sites across London and the surrounding areas to perform servicing on pools, spas, saunas, and steam rooms.
· Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards, meeting strict service schedule deadlines.
· Proactively identify and address any remedial work, preventing issues before they arise.
· Maintain detailed and accurate records of services performed and communicate findings to clients.
· Demonstrate analytical skills to continuously improve service quality and efficiency.
· Diagnose, repair, and maintain pool systems, including water systems, pumps, and filters.
· Ensure proper chemical balance and water quality in pools.
· Perform regular maintenance tasks, including cleaning and servicing pool areas, filtration units, and heating systems.
· Manage service schedules and attend to call-outs promptly.
· Support the development of maintenance procedures and policies.
· Collaborate with other departments and maintain high standards of customer service and safety.
Requirements:
· Proven multi-site experience in pool, spa, sauna, and steam room maintenance is essential, preferably with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your schedule effectively.
· Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional service.
· Strong analytical skills for continuous improvement.
· High level of commercial and customer awareness.
· Ability to build and mentor a technician team as the business grows.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain client relationships.
· A meticulous attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional service.
· Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think analytically and improve processes proactively.
· On-call weekend work on a rotating basis.
· Full, clean driving license is essential.
· ISPE qualification preferred.
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary and benefits package, with ample opportunity for additional overtime and weekend work paid at an increased rate.
· Company Mobile, Van, and Uniform, as well as all tools provided.
· A supportive and friendly work environment.
· Work Social Events
· Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
· The chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence.
· Company pension contribution.
· 20 days leave, with additional days for long service awarded annually.
· Health Cover following Completion of 6-month Probationary Period.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to charlie.king@m8group.co.uk explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team.
10/09/24
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Position
Assistant to Contracts Manager – Full Time
About the role
Office based to assist our Contracts Manager and Administration team ensuring efficient running of each and every job from commencement through to completion of the highest quality and standards.
Key tasks
- Communicating with customers and dealing with enquiries
- Preparing quotations
- Processing orders and following them through to invoicing stage
- Programming works and maintaining PPM service schedules
- Organizing the workforce, including Sub-Contractors
- Purchasing and stock control
- Maintenance and development of existing software to suit the company’s workforce.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Accuracy at key tasks
- Previous experience within the commercial sector of the swimming pool industry preferred but not necessary
- High standard of IT skills
- CAD drawing experience and web design would be advantageous
- ISPE Member or Technician preferred but not necessary
- Full UK driving license.
Salary
Negotiable, depending of experience and skills.
About Hydrospec
Hydrospec is a long established professional company who design and build commercial swimming pools and other wet leisure facilities. Refurbishments and hydrotherapy are a specialty. Our scope of works which also includes filtration and water treatment is backed up with full servicing and PPM contracts, reactive call-outs and much more.
For more information please visit our website www.hydrospec.co.uk
Apply
Kindly email bsteers@hydrospec.co.uk and attach CV.
16/08/24
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Pool Installation Engineer
An exciting opportunity exists for an ambitious individual to join a well-established swimming pool construction and maintenance company operating at the top end of the domestic and light commercial markets. Reporting to the Contracts Director you will enhance a motivated and experienced team responsible for delivering our exciting range of projects across London and the Home Counties.
Person Requirements
A sound knowledge and practical experience in a similar role, ideally 5+ years of experience in the swimming pool industry with the ability to take projects from first fix through to installation of complicated plant room filtration equipment. A flexible, pro active approach with a customer focused outlook with the confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
Setting out and first fix at structure stage
Circulating pipework
Full plant room installations including medium pressure UV and Ozone units
Automatic chemicals dosing
Automatic cover experience a bonus
Ability to use initiative to solve problems on site and willingness to help the installation team across other trades when the need arises.
Have a Clean UK Driving license and be professional in appearance at all times.
CSCS
ISPE qualification a bonus
Benefits
Salary negotiable and depending on experience.
Company van.
20 days annual leave plus all applicable English bank holidays (8 days).
Tools and uniform.
Company pension scheme.
Please apply by email to: ben@poolsbydesign.co.uk
8/7/24
Full Time Swimming Pool Engineer Needed!
Fowler Swimming Pools are looking for an experienced swimming pool engineer to join our very busy team! As well as building beautiful swimming pools, we also service and maintain pools in Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire and parts of London and we need another engineer to help our ever growing client base.
The role will include all aspects of service and maintenance of swimming pools, and comes with…
- 21 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Company Pension scheme
- Uniform
- Mobile phone
- A company van, full driving licence necessary
- Tools and equipment provided
And an opportunity to work for this well-established company, office based in Cowfold, near Horsham, West Sussex. It is a basic 40 hour week role, Monday to Friday, with overtime at various times throughout the year, more so in the summer months for obvious reasons.
The right candidate needs to be reliable, self-motivated, have good personable skills, take pride in their work and be able to work in a team or on own.
Salary negotiable for the right person, experience dependant.
Please apply to info@fowlergroup.co.uk with a CV and covering note.
1/7/24
Swimming Pool Service Engineer Vacancy
We are a well established, family run business covering Devon, Cornwall, Dorset & Somerset. Our customer base is Leisure Centres, Holiday Parks, Hotels, Military Sites, Health Clubs & Schools.
- At least 2 years experience required, preferably in Commercial but not essential.
- Proven experience of all aspects of pool plant servicing and maintenance including pipe repairs, pumps, filtration, dosing equipment and UV.
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to be methodical and have proven experience of troubleshooting.
- CSCS card preferable but can be provided after employment.
- DBS checks required.
- Van provided, full driving licence needed.
- Uniform and tools are provided.
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (& long service increase)
- Company Pension
- Health Club Membership
Further training and health and safety qualifications will be provided if required.
Salary: circa £30,000 + depending on experience. Paid overtime.
Please send your C.V to helena@rgpools.co.uk
15/5/24
JOB TITLE: Project Manager
REPORTING TO: Contracts Director
DEPARTMENT: Contract Management
LOCATION: Petworth, West Sussex
FULL/PART TIME: Full Time
DATED: May 2024
SALARY: £35,000 – £45 ,000 Dependant on Experience
BENEFITS: Bonuses to be agreed
MAIN PURPOSE:
UK-based Guncast Group specialises in the design, construction and maintenance of luxury pools, spas, saunas, steam baths and various other wellness facilities. It encompasses 2 specialist companies in the wet leisure industry; Guncast Pools & Wellness and Dröm UK and operates under the umbrella of the world leading wellness supplier KLAFS.
With offices in West Sussex, Oxfordshire and Cheshire, we operate nationally on a range of diverse projects, such as high end residential & private facilities, boutique hotel / club spas and wellness centers together with larger commercial leisure projects.
Due to significant growth in the demand for our product and services, we are looking to appoint a Project manager to strengthen and complement our existing team.
Experience in the construction industry and end to end project management is required. UK travel will be required and some overseas travel may be required.
Key Duties:
Oversee the entire project lifecycle from sales / design handover, to installation, completion, commissioning & handover.
- Manage day-to-day aspects of swimming pool and wellness installations, including coordination with engineers, subcontractors, and site programs.
- Maintain effective communication with the client, project team, and other stakeholders to ensure that their requirements and expectations are met.
- Evaluate client needs, align them with company requirements, and deliver tailored solutions.
- Office-based operations and on-site management supervision across multiple locations.
- Ensure project completion within specified timelines and budgets.
- Provide support to the contracts team from project initiation to completion.
- Engage in negotiations and demonstrate effective commercial decision-making.
- Assist in acquiring and developing new business opportunities.
- Attend design team and project meetings, liaising confidently with end clients, architects, and interior designers.
- Cost planning and budget management
- Contract administration
- Risk management
Attributes/Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the construction industry and project management.
- Knowledge and experience of general building practices.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of self-management.
- Computer literacy, including email and cloud-based server usage.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally.
- Swimming pool construction knowledge (preferable but not essential).
- CSCS/SSSTS/NVQ certification.
- Formal industry qualification (e.g., HND, CIOB) is beneficial.
- Commercial
- Ability to effectively manage contracts and control budgets.
- Conduct cost analysis and maintain quality control with meticulous attention to detail.
Personal Attributes: `
If you possess practical thinking, adaptability, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as a team player, we want to hear from you. Additionally, your proactive & progressive attitude, responsibility, and desire for recognition and career progression are highly valued.
To learn more about Guncast, visit www.guncast.com. Interested candidates should forward their CV to Zoe Slade, HR Manager, via email at zoe@guncast.com.
15/5/24
JOB TITLE: Swimming Pool Construction Engineer
REPORTING TO: Contracts Manager
DEPARTMENT: Contracts
LOCATION: South of England
FULL/PART TIME: Full Time
DATED: February 2024 onwards
SALARY: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year dependent on experience
BENEFITS: Bonuses to be agreed
MAIN PURPOSE:
Due to significant turnover growth, Guncast Swimming Pools, design and construction company with offices in West Sussex, Oxfordshire and Cheshire, are looking to appoint new engineers, to strengthen and complement the existing team. The company operates within the luxury swimming pool sector both domestic and commercial, and experience in the swimming pool construction industry including filtration, heating and chemical dosing systems is required. Some UK and overseas travel may be required.
KEY DUTIES:
On site working predominantly on sites anywhere in the south of England and in central London
Installing and pressure testing pool circulation pipework and fittings
Complete swimming pool plant room installations
Cable installations
General other on site works as required
Commissioning of pool systems
ATTRIBUTES / QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in swimming pool construction industry
Knowledge and experience of general building practices
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Good understanding of electrics would be preferable
Good organisational and communication skills
Self-motivated and able to self-manage when required.
Basic computer literacy. Email use essential.
Build good working relationships with other parties both internal and external
ISPE qualification or equivalent
CSCS card
Full, clean driving license
If you think this is the job for you then your personal attributes will include: being practically minded; a logical thinker, adaptable, hard working, organised and conscientious. Having excellent attention to detail; being a team player but enjoy working on your own initiative and taking responsibility for your own work. Lastly wanting to be recognised and rewarded for your hard work and progress within your career.
To find out more about Guncast please visit www.guncast.com
Please forward your CV to Zoe Slade HR manager by email zoe@guncast.com
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H2O The Pool & Spa Company, a family run business with over 50 years’ worth of experience.
We are actively seeking an experienced Swimming Pool Engineer to join and expand our team. In this role, you will work closely with other engineers to ensure the effective execution of projects, maintenance contracts, and callouts.
This opportunity is ideal for a Swimming Pool Engineer who is enthusiastic about contributing to innovative projects in a collaborative environment. If you are driven and possess a strong commitment to engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time, with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week
Office Location: Clyst St. Mary, Exeter
Working Location: Devon and surrounding areas, within the South West
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Provision of uniforms
Annual Leave 22 days
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, with potential for overtime in our height of season.
Please submit a CV to jade@thepoolspa.co.uk
11/4/24
Mermaid Pools are urgently seeking a Pool Plumber
We are looking for Pool Plumber – Sub-Contractor, must be extremely experienced and work to a very high standard. Work is mostly high-end domestic. Kent/south-east area.
Please get in touch. Steven@mermaidpools.co.uk.
18/3/24
Swimming Pool & Spa Service Engineers
Growth in our client base in London and the Home Counties means we are urgently seeking trained and experienced Pool and Spa Service Engineers to join our skilled and friendly team in New Malden, Surrey.
Successful candidates will have experience in the swimming pool trade and will be able to demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative, as well as be part of a supportive team. Ideally, you will be qualified to ISPE Technician Standard and have an electrical qualification.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out routine servicing to clients indoor/outdoor pools & spas
- Maintenance of automatic swimming pool/spa water treatment systems
- Maintenance of all types automatic swimming pool covers
- Experience of basic AHU fault finding and repair
- Pipework repairs and replacement
- Pump and filter replacement replacement
- Making fault diagnostics and reporting back to your Line Manager
Package:
- Excellent salary for the right candidates
- Company pension
- 20 days’ annual leave
- Company vehicle
- Company uniform
- Mobile phone
Apply in strictest confidence to Jamie Smith, jamie@londonswimmingpools.com
or call 020 8605 1255.
www.londonswimmingpools.com
ALSO….
Refurbishment and Small Works Manager
London Swimming Pool Company is a leader within the London and Southeast London areas, providing swimming pool construction, servicing and refurbishment to the very highest standards.
Over the last 30 years, the company has been awarded more than 60 awards for excellence within the industry and we are excited to be recruiting for the position of Refurbishment and Small Works Manager.
The role is a combination of sales and project management, based at our office in New Malden, Surrey.
A proven track record of excellent customer service is highly desirable in line with our high expectations and track record.
You would also be expected to meet potential and existing clients on-site, to attend and monitor site progress through to eventual final handover.
The position will be ideally suited to someone with extensive experience in swimming pool construction and/or preferably, swimming pool servicing industry experience, who is looking to move into a sales and management role.
An excellent package is available for the successful candidate and includes a competitive basic salary plus commission and performance-related bonus.
In addition to this we provide a company vehicle or company car allowance, contribution to a personal pension, up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, group life insurance cover, generous sick pay allowance, mobile phone and staff uniform.
This role has a clear progression opportunity and pathway for the successful candidate, with the potential for a progression to being appointed a Company Director in the medium to long term. This is an outstanding opportunity to make your next move within the industry.
If you feel you are the right person and would like a new challenge, please contact Jamie Smith at jamie@londonswimmingpools.com or 07702 430 882 in strictest confidence to arrange an interview.
21/2/24
Bushell Investment Group
A unique opportunity has become available at our Midlands based swimming pool company for an experienced Operations lead to join the team.
With over 30 years’ in the industry we have a vacancy for someone who is experienced as a engineer looking for a hands on managerial role.
The role is to work within the installations team on commercial and high-end residential projects as an operational lead.
Your tasks will include:
- Working on the sales/marketing element of the business to drive new business.
- Have a good knowledge of industry equipment and latest design practices.
- Working with existing clients
- Additional work
- Customer Care
- Good problem-solving skills and knowledge of specifications.
- Liaising with the team of engineers.
- Construction knowledge relating to types of pools.
- Plan out weekly/monthly schedules.
- Create customer quotes – working from scale drawings and CAD designs.
- You will be expected to work off drawings indicating pipe runs with an expectation that you will assess and plan routes, design plant room layouts.
- create layouts and fit plantrooms with appropriate valve arrangements.
- All engineering works involved with the installation of swimming pools/hot tubs and associated installations.
- Ensuring all compliance documents are fully up to date and in full order.
- Carry out the installation of pool chemical dosing equipment as required.
- Installation of pool liners.
- Procurement of subcontractors and management control.
- Regular stock checks and ordering of material/chemicals etc.
- Driving license (required).
- Able to produce RAMS for contract works.
- Hold current CSCS card – ideally supervisor card.
- Ensuring invoicing and purchases are managed to maximise profits.
In the first instance, please contact Jasmin Bains on 07773 667463 or by email: jasmin@bushellinvestmentgroup.com
21/12/23