Overnight General Assistant - Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Overnight General Assistant - Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Hours: 16 hours per week

At JD Gyms, we believe a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is just as important as the equipment we offer. That’s where you come in.

We’re on the lookout for a General Assistant (Cleaner) who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a fast-growing fitness brand. This isn’t just a cleaning role, you’ll be a visible, valued member of the team, helping to create a best-in-class experience for our members.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Keeping the gym floor, studios, changing rooms, and communal areas spotless and safe.
  • Supporting the team with operational tasks like setting up equipment and maintaining hygiene stations.
  • Being a friendly, approachable presence for members, helping with directions, feedback, and more.
  • Taking ownership of club presentation and ensuring it reflects the JD Gyms brand.

What You’ll Bring

  • No cleaning experience? No problem, full training provided.
  • A strong work ethic and eye for detail.
  • A positive, proactive attitude and great communication skills.
  • Passion for working in a fitness environment.
  • Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Free JD Gyms membership
  • JD Group staff discounts
  • Company pension scheme
  • Wellbeing support & employee discount programme
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunities to progress into roles like Fitness Coach or Duty Manager

Why JD Gyms?

Many of our fitness team started as General Assistants. If you’re ambitious, energetic, and ready to grow, this is your chance to kickstart a career in fitness.

Apply now and help us keep JD Gyms a place people love to train.

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