Facilities Technician — School Maintenance & Operations

Dalkia UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is recruiting for a facilities-focused role in Scotland. The job involves supervising school facilities, following procedures, and coordinating with contractors to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires strong communication, planning and risk-management skills, and a flexible approach to cover multiple sites as needed. A focus on safety and efficient property management is essential.

Qualifications

• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Willing to travel and work in the office or on sites as required.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to understand and respond to financial penalties.
• IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Follow company procedures
• Open and close the school according to required opening times
• Carry out internal and external checks of the building and report faults to the Help Desk
• Carry out basic repairs
• Ensure contractors carry out tasks according to their risk assessments and method statements
• Ensure contractors remove all waste from site and leave the work area clean and tidy
• Ensure Waste Transfer Notes are completed and filed where required
• Be trained as an Authorised Person and issue Permits to Work where required
• Ensure all visitors sign in and out of the site and manage key control
• Ensure site induction has been completed for all contractors and visitors
• Ensure risk assessments and method statements are reviewed for work being carried out
• Ensure work is completed to a good standard before signing the field report or completing the job
• Ensure the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn and kept in good condition
• Ensure the reporting log is updated and sent to the Help Desk with the field report (if needed)
• Carry out self-reporting tasks and update the log sheet
• Take a helpful approach to redecoration needs
• Carry out external low-level power washing of the building and main entrances (as needed)
• Monitor and update the compliance folders
• Ensure the plant room and switch room are clean and tidy
• Operate CCTV as required and in line with the CCTV guidance policy
• Complete monthly grounds maintenance audits
• Be flexible and cover all schools as needed
• If in a mobile role, take part in the on-call rota, including issuing Permits to Work if required
• Where agreed with the Facilities Manager, stand in for Operations Supervisors during absences
• Assist the Facilities Manager or Operations Supervisors with any other required duties

Skills

Teamwork

Planning & organising

Communication

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Flexibility

Drive for excellence

Self-motivation

Customer awareness

Tools

IT literate

Job description

Dalkia UK is recruiting for a facilities-focused role in Scotland. The job involves supervising school facilities, following procedures, and coordinating with contractors to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires strong communication, planning and risk-management skills, and a flexible approach to cover multiple sites as needed. A focus on safety and efficient property management is essential.