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Facilities Assistant

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Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Dalkeith, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £31k Annual
Full-Time
Facilities Assistant

📍 Midlothian
💷 Up to £31,000
🚗 Full UK Driving Licence Required

Are you a hands-on Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, or Estates Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join a busy and professional facilities team in Midlothian. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to work across building maintenance, site upkeep, compliance checks, and general facilities support.

The Role

As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and service users.

Key responsibilities include:

✔ Carrying out basic building maintenance and minor repairs

✔ Replacing lighting and undertaking routine maintenance tasks

✔ Supporting the upkeep of external areas, including grounds, pathways, and parking facilities

✔ Conducting routine compliance checks and recording results

✔ Assisting with fire safety and emergency system inspections

✔ Monitoring water systems and carrying out scheduled testing

✔ Responding to maintenance requests and facilities-related issues

✔ Supporting contractors and service providers when on site

✔ Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

✔ Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, estates, or building services

✔ Practical maintenance skills and the ability to undertake minor repairs

✔ Experience working in a busy customer-focused environment

✔ Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email systems

✔ Strong communication and organisational skills

✔ The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

✔ A Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Experience within schools, public sector buildings, healthcare, housing, or commercial facilities would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

💷 Salary up to £31,000

🚗 Driving role with varied responsibilities

📈 Ongoing training and professional development

🏥 Employee Assistance Programme

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enhanced family-friendly benefits

⚖ Flexible working opportunities

🌟 Long-term career prospects within a well-established organisation

Please note: This position is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Membership check and Disclosure Scotland requirements.

Interested?

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion

Reference: 225281655

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Facilities Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Dalkeith, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £31k Annual
Full-Time
Facilities Assistant

📍 Midlothian
💷 Up to £31,000
🚗 Full UK Driving Licence Required

Are you a hands-on Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, or Estates Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join a busy and professional facilities team in Midlothian. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to work across building maintenance, site upkeep, compliance checks, and general facilities support.

The Role

As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and service users.

Key responsibilities include:

✔ Carrying out basic building maintenance and minor repairs

✔ Replacing lighting and undertaking routine maintenance tasks

✔ Supporting the upkeep of external areas, including grounds, pathways, and parking facilities

✔ Conducting routine compliance checks and recording results

✔ Assisting with fire safety and emergency system inspections

✔ Monitoring water systems and carrying out scheduled testing

✔ Responding to maintenance requests and facilities-related issues

✔ Supporting contractors and service providers when on site

✔ Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

✔ Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, estates, or building services

✔ Practical maintenance skills and the ability to undertake minor repairs

✔ Experience working in a busy customer-focused environment

✔ Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email systems

✔ Strong communication and organisational skills

✔ The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

✔ A Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Experience within schools, public sector buildings, healthcare, housing, or commercial facilities would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

💷 Salary up to £31,000

🚗 Driving role with varied responsibilities

📈 Ongoing training and professional development

🏥 Employee Assistance Programme

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enhanced family-friendly benefits

⚖ Flexible working opportunities

🌟 Long-term career prospects within a well-established organisation

Please note: This position is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Membership check and Disclosure Scotland requirements.

Interested?

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion
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Reference: 225281655

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