Facilities Assistant (Part Time)

Job Description

Overview

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. You will be working in the Building Services team based in Midlothian Schools, Scotland, where we are responsible for bringing Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life-creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

As the Facilities Assistant you will:

• Undertaking minor maintenance work such as lamp changing
• Assisting with all aspects of the upkeep of the grounds, roadways and car parks, litter picking
• Fire & Emergency system testing
• Carrying out repairs to fixtures and fittings
• Water Testing

We are looking for

• Experience of working within a school environment
• Experience of working within a maintenance environment
• Proven experience of working in a busy and demanding customer focused environment
• Demonstrable maintenance skills such as home maintenance, etc
• Ability to use office computer systems including e-mail, spreadsheets, and databases

What we offer

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents and parental bereavement leave)

Please note that this role is part-time working 22 hours per week.

This vacancy is classed as a Regulated Role by Disclosure Scotland. The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 makes it an offence for an organisation to engage a person who is barred from working with children and/or protected adults and for an individual to put themselves forward for a regulated role whilst barred. In accordance with the requirements of our statutory obligations, all offers made to Regulated Roles must be made subject to the receipt of confirmation of PVG Scheme membership.

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

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