Facilities Assistant - Castlebrae Community Campus

Facilities Assistant - Niddrie/Craigmillar/Inch area of Edinburgh

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rated for part time). Hours: 0 per week (casual contract).

This role offers flexibility, allowing you to pick up shifts that suit your availability while supporting our service during busy periods or staff absence.

As a Facilities Technician with the City of Edinburgh Council, you will be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You will deliver a vital janitorial service across our estate to ensure our properties are a safe place to work or learn in. You will enjoy secure and flexible employment with above market rates and excellent conditions, while balancing family, caring or studying commitments.

Key employer highlights

• Trusted employer
• Permanent positions offer security when available
• Opportunities to progress
• Community connection - caring for essential buildings used by local families, friends and neighbours

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day FM, janitorial and DIY operations across one or more buildings, including small repairs, general maintenance, reactive cleaning, supporting moves, and basic security functions.
• Equipment and furniture maintenance.
• Building maintenance and services.
• Security of premises and grounds.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Cleaning and tidying.

Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role.

Pre employment checks

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An Overseas Criminal Record Check is required for individuals who have spent continuously 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to satisfactory outcomes of both checks.

Diversity and inclusion

The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to creating a workplace culture where all people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experiences and backgrounds.