Facilities Technician- French Speaking

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 French-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