At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the community by maintaining safe and clean facilities at Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre.
- Company: Join the City of Edinburgh Council, a trusted employer with a focus on community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to training and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while balancing work with studies or family commitments.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a willingness to learn and help.
The predicted salary is between 23956 - 29280 £ per year.
As a Facilities Assistant 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. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments. This casual working role offers flexibility, allowing you to pick up shifts that suit your availability while supporting our service during busy periods or staff absence.
Major Tasks/Job Activities:
- You will undertake day to day FM, janitorial and DIY operations across one or more buildings, ranging from small repairs and general maintenance to reactive cleaning, supporting moves and conducting basic security functions.
- Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
- Building maintenance and services
- Security of premises and grounds
- Grounds maintenance
- Cleaning/Tidying
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we are recruiting the best people. We are interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Facilities Assistant - Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre - 16334_1789030552 employer: City of Edinburgh Council
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