Facilities Officer- Glasgow

Sense Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland seeks a Facilities Officer to manage the physical environment across its West Scotland sites, mainly Glasgow. Travel to other sites is expected; a full driving licence is required.

The role is hands-on, involves liaising with trades, and ensuring health and safety compliance. A strong background in property maintenance or handyman work is preferred with teamwork and initiative essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or handyman role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across sites as needed.
• Good team-working and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the physical environment across Sense Scotland sites.
• Be the main point of contact for tradesmen and suppliers within locations east or west.
• Use and input data into Planner and Excel; perform routine maintenance checks.
• Observe safe working practices and ensure a safe environment for people and staff.
• Coordinate with Health & Safety teams and maintain compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Workload management

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Excel

Job description

Do you want to make a difference to the people you work with and the people we support? Are you looking to join a busy and productive team and have facilities experience?

If so, then we have a great opportunity for you!

This is a full time (37 hours) post which is flexible across the week. Currently, the work pattern is Monday to Friday but there will be occasions when working evenings and weekends will be part of the role.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

Please note and consider before applying;

• This role is driver essential and drivers must hold a full UK driving licence to be considered.
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

About the role

As a Facilities Officer at Sense Scotland you will be responsible for managing the physical environment and maintenance requirements across Sense Scotland sites in the West covering mainly Glasgow. However, travel to other areas as part of the wider facilities and health and safety team is expected when necessary.

This involves working within services and offices for maintenance, DIY repairs, liaison with trades and ensuring the environment complies with health and safety requirements. The successful candidate will also liaise with operational and administration teams as required across sites. This is a hands on position and the successful candidate will have a background in property maintenance/facilities or experience within a handypersons' role who can respond to emergency repairs or planned maintenance requirements. Travel is part of this role therefore a full driving licence is required.

Duties of the Facilities Officer will include

• Manage the physical environment across Sense Scotland sites as required.
• Be the main point of contact for tradesmen and suppliers within specific locations either east or west of the country.
• Use and input data into systems including Microsoft Planner and Excel and undertake regular maintenance checks at various Sense Scotland sites.
• Observe safe working practices and ensure a safe environment for the people we support and staff.
• Operate within current Health & Safety legislation as required and with the Health and Safety team.
• Monitor and maintain safe working practices and have an understanding of the compliance required under Health & Safety regulations.
• Provide key-holding services, as required.

Our Values:

• Be open and honest
• Recognise individual worth
• Build relationships through trust
• Act on the basis of individuals' aspirations and needs
• Be accountable

What you will need to succeed:

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding

Working for us

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