Facilities Assistant

7 days ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom Skanska Full time

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an 

inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. 

We are looking for a Facilities Officer to join our building services team in Scotland.

Working as a Facilities Officer to provide facilities support within the Midlothian Schools PPP2 cluster; this principally involves dealing with events via Helpdesk which will include, Security, reception, portering and caretaking services but also includes maintenance activities. As one of a roster of Facilities Assistants, be available for Call Out in the event of intruder or fire alarm calls and provide reception/security cover for out-of-hour lets.

The key responsibilities for Facilities Assistants are set out below under discreet headings but the jobholder will be expected to combine all of these requirements within a flexible schedule across the working week. Security - Facilities Assistants are required to provide security cover.

This includes acting as a site key holder and will involve occasional working outside of the hours specified below.

Open and secure building  Check windows, doors, permiter gates and fences to ensure security  Carry out regular inspections – e.g: toilets, corridors & school grounds  Setting intruder alarm. Reception 

Duties Facilities Assistants will do the following.

Manage the signing in of Subcontractors for Skanska  Book in Permit holders for Lets  Operate BMS, Access Control and CCTV equipment  Monitoring the CCTV at the barrier and Reception door . Portering / Caretaking Duties include:  Moving all parcels, paperwork, materials and equipment around the buildings,  Assisting with minor and major moves within the school  Undertaking conference room set up for meetings in Community rooms,  Set up staging and retractable seating  Arranging room set ups for Lets and School 

No specific experience is considered essential as full training will be provided. There are however some desirable experiences which would support a candidate’s application. 



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