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Facilities Technician Supervisor - James Gillespie's High
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Facilities Technician Supervisor - James Gillespie's High
Facilities Technician Supervisor James Gillespie’s High School The City of Edinburgh Council
Key Details
- Salary: £30,188 – £34,452 per annum (levels may vary upon experience)
- Hours: 36 per week (pro rata), year-round (52 weeks)
- Working Pattern: Rotating shifts (Note: Flexibility required):
- Week One: 07:00 – 15:00
- Week Two: 13:00 – 21:00
- Driving Licence: Essential
- Location: Citywide team supporting James Gillespie’s High School
About the Role
We are seeking a Facilities Technician Supervisor to lead our city-wide team within our local education setting. The successful candidate will oversee multiple buildings, manage staff within the assigned area, and ensure high standards of cleaning, maintenance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team of janitorial staff, allocating tasks and monitoring performance
- Supervise day-to-day facility operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance
- Audit facilities regularly to identify maintenance needs or inefficiencies
- Troubleshoot and provide technical support for IT equipment and software packages used in your area
- Maintain customer service excellence in interactions with staff, students, and visitors
- Handle problem-solving tasks promptly to ensure seamless facility access
- Work collaboratively with other departmental teams to optimize resource allocation
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Essential Requirements
- Extensive experience in staff supervision, including team management
- Proven IT equipment/software skills, including troubleshooting hardware/software issues
- Problem-solving and providing excellent customer service as a core part of your experience
- Full validity driving licence
- Willingness to work half-nights (13:00–21:00) to support shifting schedules
- For roles working with children or protected adults, adherence to PVG Scheme participation is mandatory (very clear research from candidates required)
Preferred
- Experience in maintaining educational environments or schools
- Knowledge of compliance or auditing practices beyond standard maintenance
Employee Assurance & PVG Scheme
All positions are Regulated Under The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
- Required to join/renew the PVG Scheme
- Overseas Criminal Record Check is a further requirement if you have lived/working continuously abroad for ≥3 months in the last 5 years
- Pre-employment checks are mandatory; final job offer is contingent on PVG clearance
About Us
We want to help shape Scotland’s capital through dedicated local service. Joining The City of Edinburgh Council means playing a role across diverse sectors (education, housing, waste, infrastructure). Our 19,000 workforce ensures over 500,000 residents enjoy high-quality support, while offering career growth alongside commitment to inclusivity & well-being.
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Our Behaviours We value Respect, Integrity and Flexibility, so candidates who embody these will thrive here. Dedicated to customer excellence, we target utmost service for Edinburgh’s communities. Learn more: Our Behaviours Guide
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We idealise diverse viewpoints and experiences—especially candidates from minorities, including: ✔ People with a disability ✔ Neurodivergent individuals ✔ Care-experienced applicants ✔ LGBT+ people ✔ Ethnic minorities
Our Guaranteed Interview Scheme welcomes applications from prospective care-experienced candidates, and applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria are guaranteed an assessment.
Workplace Support
We prioritise mental health, flexibility, and inclusion. Our initiatives include:
- Employee mental health counselling,
- Occupational health support,
- Talk services and reasonable adjustments for equitable recruitment.
Flexible working is a priority! We focus on assets-based solutions to support employees.
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