Facilities Technician

Dalkia; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia seeks a proactive Facilities Operator to support school sites across the region. You will work under the Operations Supervisor / Facilities Manager to keep sites compliant, safe and fully operational, performing both planned and reactive tasks and ensuring RAMS are followed.

You’ll open/close schools, manage subcontractors, issue Permits to Work, maintain logs, monitor PPM tasks and uphold L8 water hygiene standards while providing responsive service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Willing to travel and work at on-site locations as required.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills.
• Understand and react to financial penalties.
• IT literate and comfortable with basic digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Company procedures.
• Open and close school per occupancy times.
• Report faults to Help Desk (e.g., leaks, damaged tiles).
• Carry out non-specialist repairs as required.
• Ensure subcontractors follow RAMS and leave site tidy.
• Issue Permits to Work where trained and manage access.
• Update logs and ensure PPM tasks are completed on time.
• Support Facilities Manager / Operations Supervisors as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning & Organising

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Risk Management

Adaptability

Drive for Excellence

Self Motivation

Customer Awareness

Job description

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Job Purpose

To undertake work or direct work allocated by the Operations Supervisor / Facilities Manager within set timescales and to a high quality. Also to ensure facility is compliant and fully operational.

Aims and Objectives

To provide a proactive and efficient service to internal and external customers

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Comply with Company procedures
• Open and close school in accordance with required school occupancy times.
• Carry out internal and external checks of building and report faults to Help Desk such as damaged tiles, leaks etc.
• Carry out non-specialist repairs
• Ensure subcontractors carry out tasks as per accepted RAMS
• Ensure sub contractors remove all generated waste from site and leave work area clean and tidy
• Ensure Waste Transfer Notes are completed and filed where required
• To be trained as an Authorised Person and to issue Permits to Work where required
• Ensure all visitors sign in and out of site and to include control of keys
• Ensure Site Induction has been carried out for all contractors and visitors
• Ensure Risk Assessments/Method Statements are reviewed for work being carried out
• Ensure work is carried out to a satisfactory standard before signing Field Report/Completing off job.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn or used and is kept in good condition
• Ensure Reporting Log is updated and sent to Help Desk with Field Report (if applicable)
• Ensure that PPM tasks are carried out and completed within the timescales
• Ensure compliance to L8 water hygiene standards
• Ensure the operation of the school is compliant at all times.
• Ensure all objectives meet the client's expectations.
• Update daily alarm activation report (If Any) and send to Helpdesk along with Securitas reports.
• Carry out Self Reporting Tasks and update log sheet
• Adopt a proactive approach to refresh decoration needs.
• Carry out external low-level power washing of building and main entrances (as and when required)
• Monitoring and updating of the statutory folders
• Ensure Plant Room / Switch Room clean and tidy
• Operation of CCTV as required and in accordance with the CCTV Guidance Policy Document
• Undertake Grounds Maintenance Audits monthly
• To be flexible and cover all schools as and when required if necessary
• If acting in Mobile Role participate in the on-call rota to include issuing of Permits to Work if required
• Where agreed with Facilities Manager deputise for Operations Supervisors during periods of absence
• Assist Facilities Manager / Operations Supervisors with any other required duties

Health & Safety

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Staff and Management

External

• Service providers / Sub Contractors and Suppliers

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are:

Essential

• Capable of working with minimum supervision
• Ability and willingness to travel and work within the office or based on sites as required
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Ability to understand and react to financial penalties
• IT literate

Competencies

• Teamwork - actively contributes to the team and strives to improve teams' effectiveness through personal commitment.
• Planning, Organising & Executing – able to understand the priorities, plan and organise the work and manage own time to deliver within the expected timescales.
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely, impressing others and ensuring understanding of all relevant information in all circumstances.
• Commercial Awareness – understands the importance for managing costs and expense, applying the necessary controls.
• Risk Management – is aware on the impact on risk to the business and applies the necessary controls.
• Adaptability – is responsive and open to changing circumstance.
• Drive for Excellence – aims to deliver a high standard of work.
• Self Motivation and Development– is confident in own ability and is motivated to deliver, using opportunities to further develop.
• Customer Awareness – responsive to the needs of the customer and aims to deliver customer satisfaction.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.