Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant 📍 Midlothian 💷 Up to £31,000 🚗 Full UK Driving Licence Required Are you a hands-on Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, or Estates Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join a busy and professional facilities team in Midlothian. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to work across building maintenance, site upkeep, compliance checks, and general facilities support. The Role As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and service users. Key responsibilities include: ✔ Carrying out basic building maintenance and minor repairs ✔ Replacing lighting and undertaking routine maintenance tasks ✔ Supporting the upkeep of external areas, including grounds, pathways, and parking facilities ✔ Conducting routine compliance checks and recording results ✔ Assisting with fire safety and emergency system inspections ✔ Monitoring water systems and carrying out scheduled testing ✔ Responding to maintenance requests and facilities-related issues ✔ Supporting contractors and service providers when on site ✔ Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times About You To be successful in this role, you will have: ✔ Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, estates, or building services ✔ Practical maintenance skills and the ability to undertake minor repairs ✔ Experience working in a busy customer-focused environment ✔ Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email systems ✔ Strong communication and organisational skills ✔ The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively ✔ A Full UK Driving Licence (Essential) Experience within schools, public sector buildings, healthcare, housing, or commercial facilities would be advantageous. What's on Offer? 💷 Salary up to £31,000 🚗 Driving role with varied responsibilities 📈 Ongoing training and professional development 🏥 Employee Assistance Programme 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enhanced family-friendly benefits ⚖ Flexible working opportunities 🌟 Long-term career prospects within a well-established organisation Please note: This position is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Membership check and Disclosure Scotland requirements. Interested? Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion