Facilities Technician - James Gillespie's High School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trusted employer

Permanent positions

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Career progression

Employee discounts

Community connection

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Facilities Technician at James Gillespie's High School on a fixed-term contract until 28 February 2027. The role covers day-to-day FM, janitorial and maintenance tasks across school buildings, with a 36-hour week and a 3-week rota.

Salary ranges from £27,257 to £29,850 per annum, pro-rata for part-time staff, with flexible hours to suit morning, daytime or evening shifts, and the potential for progression within a secure, pension-backed employer.

Qualifications

• Day to day FM, janitorial and DIY operations across one or more buildings, from small repairs and general maintenance to reactive cleaning, supporting moves and basic security functions.

Responsibilities

• Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
• Building maintenance and services
• Security of premises and grounds
• Grounds maintenance
• Cleaning /Tidying

Job description

Facilities Technician - Fixed Term until 28/02/2027
James Gillespie's High School

Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Working pattern for position is 3 week rota :
Week 1 - 6am to 2pm
Week 2 - 8am to 4pm
Week 3 - 2pm to 10pm

As a Facilities Technician with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital janitorial service across our estate to ensure our properties are a safe places to workor learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.

• Trusted employer
• Security offered by permanent positions
• Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours
• Sessional hours (schoolterm only) available on some posts
• Paid annual leave (where applicable)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress to supervisory level
• Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme
• Community connection - looking after your community’s essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours.

As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development.

MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES

You will undertake day to day FM, janitorial and DIY operations across one or more buildings, ranging from small repairs and general maintenance to reactive cleaning, supporting moves and conducting basic security functions.

• Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
• Building maintenance and services
• Security of premises and grounds
• Grounds maintenance
• Cleaning /Tidying

Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.