A UK health and fitness chain is opening its 100th branch in Bristol next month following an £11million investment.
David Lloyd is opening in Emersons Green and will employ 80 staff on the site - taking the company’s employee count in the city to 260.
The new centre is the third in Bristol and will span 2.3 hectares.
Jack Phillips, general manager for David Lloyd in Bristol, said: “The forthcoming opening of our Emersons Green club is a real milestone for David Lloyd.
“To employ 260 individuals across one city is further testament to David Lloyd’s commitment to supporting Bristol’s economy and keeping everyone active.
“We have been working hard these last few months to recruit the very best talent from the local community to ensure that our members have a top notch experience when using the latest health, fitness and spa facilities at our Emersons Green club.”
David Lloyd has hired personal trainers, health and fitness coaches, gym instructors, lifeguards, tennis and swimming coaches, and children’s supervisors at the new club.
There will also be receptionists, sales consultants and management staff, as well as self-employed group exercise instructors who will deliver holistic, dance and cycle classes.
The club will have a gym, tennis courts, swimming pool, children's zone, and indoor and outdoor spa facilities.
Jack added: “Our staff have a vital role to play when building a warm and friendly community environment for our members, and we are confident that our new recruits will really add value for members and their families.”
David Lloyd Emersons Green is currently recruiting for personal trainers and people to work in its food and drink team.
