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Peter A Walker

David Lloyd launches Shawfair recruitment drive

David Lloyd Leisure has appointed its senior management team in anticipation of opening its new Edinburgh Shawfair club.

Michael Lindores joins the team as general manager, moving from David Lloyd Aberdeen, overseeing preparations for the opening this summer.

Ahead of that, a local recruitment drive has started, with management interviewing candidates for key hospitality, spa and fitness roles.

David Lloyd Leisure expects that the new club will generate up to 75 jobs when operational.

Construction began last October, and the development phase is expected to generate more than £4m for local subcontractors and companies, involving between 50 and 60 construction jobs.

The centrepiece of the new club will be the 100-station gym, alongside four studios, a 20 metre indoor and a 25 metre heated outdoor swimming pool. There will also be three outdoor padel courts, plus four tennis courts inside an aero-dome.

The development was granted planning approval in April 2021, following consultation with the local community in 2020.

Lindores said: “It is a privilege to lead the new team welcoming our members in summer 2023."

“We are committed to the Midlothian area, and our recruitment drive is a fantastic opportunity for those with the drive and passion to thrive in a fast-paced fitness environment.

“Many of our senior team have transferred from across the UK, and we are steadfastly committed to seeing Shawfair become a premium destination that locals can be proud of.”

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