Facilities Team Lead

St.Columba’s Hospice Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff meals

Living Wage employer

Gold Accreditation

Job summary

St Columba's Hospice Care is seeking a Facilities Team Lead to oversee the maintenance department, reporting to the Head of Facilities and Estates. The role merges technical oversight with people management for a team of 6 staff, contractors and volunteers.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised trade Apprenticeship (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing or Joinery), have supervision experience, and a valid driving licence. Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours weekly, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Apprenticeship in appropriate trade (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing or Joinery).
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operational activities of the maintenance department.
• Providing technical and managerial supervision for a team of 6 staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Providing leadership and guidance, ensuring compliance with hospice safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Recognised trade Apprenticeship (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing or Joinery)

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Job reference: 000099

Salary: £38,735 WTE per annum (based 37.5 hours per week) (Step 1, rising to Step 2 £42,977 following satisfactory 12 month review)

Closing date: 08/11/2026

Department: Hospice Operations

Location: St Columba's Hospice

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Contract Duration: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Job Vacancy Details

Facilities Team Lead

£38,735 WTE per annum (based 37.5 hours per week) (Step 1, rising to Step 2 £42,977 following satisfactory 12 month review)

Are you ready for an exciting and challenging role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a dedicated Facilities Team Lead to join our team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities and Estates, your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily operational activities of the maintenance department.
• Providing technical and managerial supervision for a team of 6 staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Providing leadership and guidance, ensuring compliance with hospice safety standards and procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Apprenticeship in the appropriate trade, i.e. Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing or Joinery discipline. They will also have proven experience in supervising work and leading a team.

A valid driving licence is essential.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rad Dys on 0131 551 1381.

Other benefits of working for the Hospice:

• 27 days annual leave on joining, 29 days annual leave after 5 years’ service, 33 days annual leave after 10 years’ service, per year, pro rata
• 8 public holidays per year, pro rata
• Contributory pension scheme 12% Hospice pension contribution (employee contribution 6%)
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Family Friendly Policies
• Training and development opportunities, individualised induction, supervision and Personal Development Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card membership, providing Discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants and shops
• Subsidised staff meals
• Living Wage employer and Investors in People Gold Accreditation employer
• Staff wellbeing support, including access to wellbeing resources and complementary therapy opportunities
• Work in our state-of the-art hospice building, with landscaped gardens and amazing views of the Firth of Forth

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? We’d love to hear from you!

Other Information

Redefining Hospice Care

St Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families.

Criminal Record Check

This post requires the post holder to have a criminal record check. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful candidate can begin in post. The Hospice will pay/reimburse the cost of this check.

Right To Work in the UK

Please note that St Columba's Hospice Care does not hold a licence to sponsor visas and is therefore unable to support visa applications. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Scottish Charity No SC003634