Facilities Assistant

📍 Midlothian
💷 Up to £31,000 DOE
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

FM Search & Select are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join a well-established organisation in Midlothian.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance, caretaking, or facilities experience who is looking for a stable, long-term position within a busy site environment.

The Role

As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day upkeep of the site, ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

Duties will include:

✔ Carrying out minor maintenance works including lamp changes and basic repairs
✔ Fire alarm and emergency lighting testing
✔ Water temperature testing and compliance checks
✔ Repairing fixtures and fittings
✔ Assisting with the upkeep of grounds, roadways, and car parks
✔ Litter picking and maintaining site presentation
✔ Supporting health & safety procedures across the site
✔ Using internal systems to record maintenance activities and compliance checks

About You

We are looking for a practical and reliable individual who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-presented environment.

Essential Requirements

✔ Previous maintenance, caretaking, or facilities experience
✔ Good practical maintenance skills
✔ Strong customer service and communication skills
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✔ Basic IT skills including email, spreadsheets, and databases

Desirable

✔ Experience working within a school or education environment
✔ Facilities Management experience
✔ Knowledge of compliance checks and health & safety procedures
✔ PVG membership or willingness to obtain one

Package

💷 Up to £31,000 DOE
🏖 Generous Holiday Allowance
💼 Pension Scheme
📚 Ongoing Training & Development
🏥 24/7 Digital GP Service
🤝 Employee Assistance Programme
👨‍👩‍👧 Enhanced Family-Friendly Benefits
🔒 Permanent, Full-Time Position

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation offering long-term stability and career development.

For more information, please submit your CV.