Facilities Supervisor

RG Setsquare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management agency in Scotland is seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to oversee daily operations and manage a small team. Responsibilities include supervising facilities staff, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in facilities operations and strong people management skills. This position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or maintenance operations.
• Ability to manage teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facilities staff and daily operations.
• Manage maintenance helpdesk and tasks prioritization.
• Coordinate external contractor compliance and value management.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and compliance checks.
• Assist with office moves and refurbishment projects.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Solutions-focused approach

Clean driving licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Facilities Supervisor
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: Scotland

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to support the Head of Facilities in managing day-to-day operations across a busy site. The successful candidate will lead a small team, oversee maintenance activities, and ensure the environment is safe, secure, and well-maintained for staff, visitors, and service users.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facilities staff and oversee daily site operations.
• Manage the maintenance helpdesk, ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed promptly.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors, ensuring value for money and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and compliance checks, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Assist with space management, office moves, and small refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate transport services, including contractor management and communication with stakeholders.
• Support event logistics and operational planning.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency site rota (with occasional minibus driving if required).

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or maintenance operations.
• Strong people management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to multi-task.
• A clean driving licence; willingness to undertake MIDAS training is an advantage.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year, depending on experience.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy