Team Leader (Services) in Edinburgh

To supervise the day-to-day operations at one of Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) locations (Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park), including the maintenance and refurbishment of all buildings, enclosures, facilities and infrastructure owned by RZSS.

Some of the things you’ll do:

• Take the day-to-day lead to ensure all assigned works repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget and recommend cost-effective opportunities to minimize the impact of its operations on the environment.
• Supervise the following areas: electrical, plumbing, gas servicing/heating, roofing, fire/intruder alarms, automatic doors, drainage, lift maintenance, aircon/refrigeration maintenance, PPM/compliance works, and any other duties as required.
• Highlight any issues where relevant plant and equipment require maintenance and documentation kept, meeting relevant legislation and best practice standards at all times.
• Ensure all sub-contractors work to RZSS guidelines.
• Ensure that a consolidated stock list of all materials is maintained, and order supplies required for the daily operation of your activity according to the formal procedures set down by RZSS, maximizing value for money.
• Ensure that all relevant record systems, inspections and testing in line with legislation for park and building and infrastructure are maintained and up to date.
• Work collaboratively with other sections and departments to ensure all work is scheduled, coordinated and monitored effectively, providing guidance and advice relating to your trade when required.
• Keep customers updated on progress and give technical support where required to allow work to be estimated accurately.
• Work with the wider team to input into project designs and builds; coordinating departmental requirements (within area of responsibility), ensuring that legislation is being met, budgets are set and monitored throughout the project and act as liaison between client and architect/designer.
• Highlight and assist with site risks ensuring the key stakeholders are prompted to ensure their actions are completed on time.
• Ensure that all areas of the site are safe and well presented for our visitors and in accordance with agreed service standards and in a cost-effective manner.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant City and Guilds certification or S/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of basic building related health and safety legislation.
• Working knowledge of the risk assessment processes.
• Understanding of basic principles of structural design, relevant to a multi-trade environment, and ability to work to design drawings.
• Experience of the maintenance and construction of buildings and similar structures.
• Working to the parameters of CDM, building and health and safety regulations.

What you'll get in return:

• Starting salary of £34,526 - £35,389 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £38,483.
• 34 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Discount in both retail/catering.
• Access to a healthcare plan.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provides 24‑hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoos across the UK.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. This role is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including the candidate’s right to work in the UK and Basic Disclosure check.