Assistant Compliance Officer (Mechanical), Pullar House, Perth - PKC13934

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Assistant Compliance Officer - PKC13934
£38,310 - £42,252
Pullar House, Perth

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Us as an Assistant Compliance Officer (Mechanical)

Do you want a role where your work directly helps keep others safe at work?
Are you looking to build a career in compliance and property safety?

If so, this could be the role for you.

At Perth & Kinross Council, we are committed to keeping our properties safe, compliant and well maintained. As an Assistant Compliance Officer, you’ll play a key role in making this happen.

Why join us?

Perth & Kinross Council’s Property Services department provides professional services for the development, management and maintenance of a significant and diverse portfolio of public buildings. This includes secondary, primary and nursery schools, residential care homes, offices, day care facilities, civic buildings, and a wide range of other non‑domestic properties.

The department brings together building management, design, construction, maintenance and procurement functions to ensure that all buildings are safe, legally compliant, well‑maintained and fit for purpose.

This is a chance to be part of a team that protects people.

You’ll help ensure that critical safety checks for mechanical systems are completed properly and recorded accurately.

We’ll also support you. You’ll gain valuable experience in compliance, develop technical knowledge, and be part of a team that values collaboration, learning and doing the right thing.

What will you be doing?

The post holder will ensure that all servicing paperwork is accurate, complete and compliant with relevant legislation, standards and organisational policies, contributing to the safety and regulatory compliance of mechanical systems such as heating, gas, water systems, ventilation and commercial catering equipment.

Your work will include:

• Reviewing and checking servicing and maintenance documentation to ensure it is accurate, complete and compliant with legal and contractual requirements
• Maintaining and updating compliance records and systems, ensuring all documentation is correctly stored and accessible
• Identifying and escalating any issues, missing information or non‑compliance
• Supporting the delivery of compliance work, including instructing and monitoring works, tracking progress, and validating contractor payments
• Managing and reporting on compliance data, including tracking outstanding items and supporting audits
• Liaising with contractors and internal teams to obtain information and support compliance activities
• Assisting in monitoring compliance performance and identifying trends or recurring issues
• Supporting procurement activities, including preparing tender documentation and evaluations
• Contributing to improving processes, systems and ways of working, while developing knowledge of compliance standards

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

What kind of person are we looking for?

 We’re looking for someone who takes pride in getting things right.

Ask yourself:

• Do you notice when something doesn’t look right?
• Are you organised and able to manage your workload?
• Can you work through information carefully and accurately?
• Are you confident following things up and asking questions?
• Do you want to learn and develop in a compliance role?

If yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our Values – what matters at PKC

At PKC, how we work is just as important as what we do. We look for people who demonstrate our key behaviours:

• Working together – you support colleagues and build good relationships
• Respect and care – you take pride in doing the right thing
• Integrity – you are honest and accountable in your work
• Improvement – you are open to learning and doing things better
• Customer focus – you understand the impact of your work on residents

Your role plays a part in keeping people safe. That matters.

What you can expect from us

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities to learn and develop
• A role where your work has a real impact
• Flexible and fair working arrangements
• A commitment to your wellbeing and professional growth

Essential Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in a building services or plumbing & heating related discipline
• Experience working within a building services, facilities management or estates environment
• Good knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review technical documentation (accuracy is a critical and non-negotiable requirement for this role)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience producing compliance reports, performance data and audit information
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and asset or facilities management systems (e.g. CAFM)
• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant compliance regulations and standards, including the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Codes of Practice and guidance
• Experience working with contractors or within property services/estates
• Familiarity with asset management systems

Ready to apply?

If you want a role where detail matters, safety comes first, and your work makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Lynn McGeorge, Property Compliance Team Leader, on or email LEMcGeorge@pkc.gov.uk.

Due to the school summer holidays, interviews are likely to take place week commencing 20 July 2026.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynn McGeorge, Property Compliance Team Leader, on or email LEMcGeorge@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. 

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check and maintain your membership.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.