Property Maintenance Technician (Permanent) in Lochgilphead

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation's canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland's resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. As an employer, we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Property Maintenance Technician to join our Estates & Placemaking team. This role will be based in the Crinan Canal region due to the requirements of the job, with a flexible base within the Lochgilphead/Ardrishaig/Crinan areas being the most suitable locations. You will support the Estates Team in delivering a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across the entire Scottish Canals network, working in and around a diverse range of properties including residential, operational and commercial buildings as well as top-rated visitor attractions.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, with a starting salary of £32,367 (Band C). Working hours are 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days, plus 6 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

• Support the Facilities Manager to deliver a comprehensive Planned Maintenance Programme in relation to property related works across the Scottish Canals Estate.
• Support the Facilities Manager and wider business by delivering a robust reactive maintenance service across all areas of the Scottish Canals Estate, carrying out property and building related repairs as well as undertaking minor installations and upgrades where required.
• Provide support to other Scottish Canals teams where required, in managing Estates Properties and associated Property equipment and infrastructure to required standards.

Qualifications:

• Property/Building trade City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level V (HNC) in Construction Practice.
• Certification in PAT, Control of Legionella & PASMA advantageous but not essential.
• Current Clean Driving Licence.
• Awareness of current legislation and Compliance requirements relating to property, installations and maintenance.
• Familiarity of Property Planned Maintenance regimes, timescales, and scheduling.
• Understanding of Risk Assessment procedures and Point of Work permits and processes.
• Previous experience of carrying out cyclical inspections, planned maintenance, minor project installations, fault finding, and reactive repairs.
• Previous experience of working in a diverse range of properties including Residential, Commercial, Leisure/Retail and Operational facilities.
• Experience of repairs and maintenance on buildings using traditional construction methods.
• Skilled in the use of IT equipment and associated systems – Laptop, tablet, mobile phone, email, CAFM/Asset management systems, certification/report writing.

Qualities & abilities required:

• Work planning/scheduling and excellent time management.
• Competence in the operation and maintenance of plant/tools and equipment used to fulfil the objectives of the role.
• Excellent problem solver with diligent fault-finding skills with ability to determine underlying causes of repeated electrical issues.