Junior Facilities Engineer

Sodexo Group; Elgin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known facilities management company in North Scotland is looking for a Junior Facilities Engineer. In this role, you'll ensure maintenance tasks are executed to the highest standards, manage subcontractors, and support compliance with health and safety practices. Ideal candidates will have a trade qualification or degree, alongside strong problem-solving and organizational skills. The position offers a range of benefits, including wellbeing support and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Trade Qualification or relevant degree.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Facilities Manager in delivering services.
• Assist with site and subcontractor surveys.
• Help plan and execute Technical Service projects.

Skills

City & Guilds Trade Qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)

Practical knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety legislation

Strong interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant degree in facilities, engineering, or project management

Job description

Join Sodexo as an Junior FacilitiesEngineer – North of Scotland (Dalwhinnie to Brora)

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 across the North of Scotland (Dalwhinnie to Brora) . In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with the manager andwider team to ensure all statutory requirements are met., mandatory, andreactive maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to the higheststandards. You will help manage subcontractors, maintain compliance withKPIs, SLAs, and PPM schedules, and support robust environmental, health, andsafety practices—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.