Facilities Assistant

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