Junior Facilities Engineer

Sodexo Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global facilities management firm is seeking a proactive Junior Facilities Engineer for locations in Edinburgh, Stirling & Pitlochry. This role involves supporting the Technical Facilities Manager and managing subcontractors while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a City & Guilds Trade Qualification or relevant degree and possess strong organizational skills. The company offers numerous employee benefits, including wellbeing support and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited online resources

Free health app with 24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you and your family

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.
• Proficient at managing multiple priorities and working under pressure.
• Desirable: NEBOSH/IOSH certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Facilities Manager in delivering high-quality services.
• Manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Help plan, cost, coordinate, and execute Technical Service projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Problem-solving

Computer literacy (Microsoft packages)

Education

City & Guilds Trade Qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)

Relevant degree in facilities, engineering, or project management

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Join Sodexo as an JuniorFacilities Engineer – Edinburgh,Stirling & Pitlochry

Are you ready to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the facilities that support some of the world’s most iconic whisky brands? Sodexo is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Junior Facilities Engineer to support the delivery of hard services Edinburgh, Stirling & Pitlochry. Inthis dynamic role, you’ll work closely with the manager and wider team toensure all statutory requirements are met., mandatory, and reactive maintenancetasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. You willhelp manage subcontractors, maintain compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and PPMschedules, and support robust environmental, health, and safetypractices—including risk assessment management.

If you’re passionate about facilities management and ready totake your career to the next level in a globally respected company, we’d loveto hear from you.

Whatyou’ll do:

• Support the Technical Facilities Manager in delivering high-quality technical services and service excellence across multiple sites.
• Assist with site and subcontractor surveys, including organizing site visits and liaising with engineers and subcontractors.
• Manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements for in-house engineers and subcontractors.
• Help plan, cost, coordinate, and execute Technical Service projects, including managing PPMs and reactive works.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Technical Service policies and procedures.
• Provide clear technical support to users and customers, documenting issues and solutions, escalating complex matters, and maintaining professional communication.

Whatyou'll bring:

• City & Guilds Trade Qualification (Mechanical/Electrical) or relevant degree in facilities, engineering, or project management.
• Practical knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and related general regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with computer literacy, especially Microsoft packages.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt to time-flexible job requirements.
• Desirable: NEBOSH/IOSH certification, knowledge of Permit to Work Systems, Risk Assessment, CAFM systems, Legionella Water Quality Management, and Asbestos Management.

What weoffer :

Join Sodexo for more than just a job—be part of somethingbigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. Weoffer:

• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, and full training.

Ready to be part of somethinggreater?

Sodexo reserves the right toclose this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number ofapplications.