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With more than one million members, 265+ gyms and ambitious plans to keep growing, we’re the UK’s second-largest gym operator by membership and the fourth largest in Europe.\nOur mission is simple: to break down barriers to fitness for all. We’re large enough to make a meaningful difference, but agile enough for individuals to influence how we grow. Technology, data and new ideas play a central role - and you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, challenge how things are done and see the impact of your work.\nJust as importantly, we’re a people-first business where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. We’ve been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and awarded Investors in People Gold, alongside a host of other awards recognising our culture and our people.\nAbout the role...\nThis is a rare opportunity to be the first dedicated Applied AI Engineer at The Gym Group - a role with real scope, real ownership and real impact. You will build production AI solutions that change how our teams work and how our members experience fitness, working across the business as a hands-on engineer who ships code, not just ideas. 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