Assistant Engineer in Edinburgh

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

• Ensure all delegated Reactive Works orders and PPMs are completed within the contract-defined time SLAs & KPIs.
• Provide a significant contribution to overall efficiency, effectiveness and contract profitability.
• Perform routine, maintenance, and repair tasks under supervision or independently, including minor joinery, painting, and plumbing work.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of buildings, grounds, and public/staff areas, including debris removal.
• Conduct basic landscaping and groundskeeping duties and clearing walkways or snow.
• Assist skilled tradespeople with specialised tasks or operate basic tools and equipment safely.
• Manage materials and supplies, ensuring proper use and storage.
• Perform minor repairs on furniture, fixtures, or equipment, including assembling, painting, or replacing components.
• Escort sub-contractors ensuring compliance and security of the estate and buildings.
• Small amount of travel required to attend sites (transport provided).

Support the site supervisor and team with the implementation of an integrated approach for the delivery of all contracted services ensuring that all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Essential Hiring Criteria:

• Basic technical skills relevant to construction or maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Physical stamina for manual labour, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Communication skills for interacting with supervisors, team members, the public and clients.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment such as power tools and hand tools.
• Successfully achieve and maintain disclosure Scotland clearance to operate in a government facility.
• Prior experience essential.
• Clean drivers licence essential.
• IPAF Desirable.
• PASMA Desirable.
• L8 ACOP Desirable.
• Legionella Awareness Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of understanding safety documentation.
• First Aid Desirable.
• Experienced skills in Carpentry, Painting Decorating, Carpet/Lino repairs, Tiling, ceiling grids/tiles minor plumbing works.
• Basic IT skills essential.

How to Apply:

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