Facilities Technician Supervisor - Wester Hailes High School

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wester Hailes High School is seeking a Facilities Technician Supervisor on a fixed-term basis until 31 May 2027. The role oversees janitorial operations and a team of technicians across sites, coordinating with FM line management for resource planning and larger projects.

The post requires PVG scheme clearance and background checks; applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Salary ranges £30,188–£34,452 with 36 hours per week across 52 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision and Work Co-ordination
• Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
• Building maintenance and services
• Security of premises and grounds
• Grounds maintenance / Cleaning / Tidying

Job description

Facilities Technician Supervisor - Fixed term until 31/05/2027
Wester Hailes High School

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Purpose of Job

To supervise and manage janitorial operations over one or more sites being responsible for a team of Facilities Technicians dealing with day to day matters. Liaise closely and professionally with direct stakeholders and the FM line management in resourcing and planning of larger projects/undertakings.
To help ensure the overall provision of an efficient and effective facilities management service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement, CEC policy and any prevailing general standards.

Major Tasks

The role will include the following list of duties (either at a single location or on a mobile basis across a number of buildings):

• Staff Supervision and Work Co-ordination
• Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
• Building maintenance and services
• Security of premises and grounds
• Grounds maintenance /Cleaning /Tidying

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. An unconditional 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.

Happy to talk flexible working.