Location: Hugh Baird College – Main Campus
Compensation: £23,194 / year
Application Deadline: 23 July 2026
Position: Building Services Officer
Type: Full Time – Permanent – 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,194.48 + shift allowance (where applicable)
Holiday: 40 days + 8 bank holidays
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
About the Role
Are you passionate about maintaining a safe, clean and well-functioning environment? Join our team as a Building Services Officer and play a crucial role in ensuring the maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our College facilities.
We are recruiting two Building Services Officers to support a supportive and collaborative team, undertaking maintenance, repair, security, and groundskeeping tasks. The role includes janitorial duties, statutory compliance, security, and performance reporting.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key holder and manage building access
- Perform routine inspections and security checks
- Operate and monitor fire and intruder alarm systems
- Conduct compliance testing (e.g. emergency lighting, fire extinguishers)
- Support reception areas and manage deliveries
- Carry out basic maintenance and janitorial tasks
- Assist with audits and inter-site deliveries
- Work alongside contractors on major projects
What We’re Looking For
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- SIA training/qualification/licence
- Health & Safety awareness
- NVQ Level 2 in a maintenance-related trade
- Experience in facilities management, ideally in an educational setting
- Familiarity with CCTV systems and incident management
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Competent in using helpdesk and electronic systems
- Excellent customer service
- High standards, accountability, and integrity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Generous holiday allowance – Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working – Flexible working options depending on business need.
Medicash – Access to Medicash health plans for you and your family.
Pension Scheme – Access to Teachers’ or Local Government Pension schemes.
Professional Development – Formal and informal opportunities for growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates – 35 hours per year to visit a commercial operation.
Reward and Recognition – Company’s ‘Get Recognised’ scheme and annual celebration.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym – Discounted access to on-campus gym.
Health and Wellbeing – Staff groups, mental health support, Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel – Discounted rail/bus travel, free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts – Cashback and discounts at retailers.
Blue Light Card – Eligibility for exclusive discounts.
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