Senior Facilities Operative (Soft FM)(Full Time) (Permanent) - REN15122

Renfrewshire Council; Houston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council invites applications for a Senior Facilities Operative (Soft FM) to deliver a high-quality facilities service in schools across Renfrewshire.

You will supervise staff and oversee cleaning, catering, security and related services. The role requires a REHIS certificate or willingness to obtain one, and a flexible 35-hour week (Mon-Fri 14:00–22:00). Literacy, numeracy and IT skills, plus good communication, are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience and be willing to undertake training.
• literacy, numeracy and IT skills are essential.
• Good communication with customers and colleagues is required.
• REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff delivering soft facilities management services.
• Oversee building and grounds cleaning, catering, school crossing patrol, security, and related services.
• Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Be flexible with working hours and work as part of a team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Senior Facilities Operative (Soft FM)

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Facilities Operative who can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to deliver a high quality, modern Soft Facilities Management service in schools across Renfrewshire.

You will have responsibility, at site level, for the supervision of staff, ensuring effective delivery of all aspects of the Soft FM service which includes building and grounds cleaning; catering; school crossing patrol; security; and any other related services. It is essential that you have previous supervisory experience and are willing to undertake training.

You will have a flexible approach to working hours and have experience of working in a customer focused environment and be willing and enthusiastic to work as part of a team including the supervision, training and development of the Facilities Operatives. It is desirable that you have previous Soft FM experience in a similar environment.

You will have literacy, numeracy and IT skills and it is desirable that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues.

It is essential that you have a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or are willing to work towards if not already in possession of REHIS Elementary Food Safety Certificate

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

This post is 35 hours per week. Monday - Friday 14.00 - 22.00 52 weeks per year.