Leisure Centre Operations & Safety Assistant

Company: Serco Group Plc
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Location: Newport
Job Description:

As an Operations Assistant at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre, you’ll support the day‑to‑day operation of the centre, help create a safe and welcoming environment, and provide excellent customer service to ensure a positive experience for all visitors.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure customer safety at all times by preventing accidents and responding appropriately to incidents.
  • Supervise dry‑side activities, maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness and customer care.
  • Set up, move and handle equipment safely to support programmed activities across the centre.
  • Carry out cleaning duties and maintain high standards of presentation in customer areas, including changing rooms, toilets and health‑suite facilities.
  • Monitor customer behaviour and address unsafe practices promptly, professionally and courteously.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a strong knowledge of the centre’s facilities, services and activities.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in a busy leisure, hospitality or customer‑facing environment.
  • Confidence interacting with a wide range of customers, including both adults and children.
  • Strong focus on safety, responsibility and attention to detail.
  • Positive and flexible approach, able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Willingness to complete training and maintain any required qualifications.

Benefits

  • Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
  • Holidays: 20 days, 21 days after 1 year’s service plus bank holidays.
  • Free gym membership.
  • Staff meal, physio discounts.
  • Serco discounts, including cinema, Merlin Entertainment, online shopping, mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
  • Flexible and hybrid working where possible, with reasonable adjustments available throughout recruitment and employment.

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Posted: July 15th, 2026