Facilities Support Operative

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - please enter EH99 1SP as your destination. Are you a hands-on, reliable and customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment? The Scottish Parliament is looking for a proactive Facilities Support Operative to join our team and help keep the parliamentary estate running smoothly. Based in the heart of Edinburgh, this varied role provides essential portering and facilities support across the Parliament. You'll work alongside parliamentary staff, MSPs, their teams, journalists, contractors, guests and visitors, ensuring equipment, resources and facilities are delivered safely, efficiently and professionally. Your work will play a key role in creating a welcoming and well-supported environment for everyone who works at and visits the Parliament. What you'll do:

• Set up meeting rooms, events and workspaces, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Safely deliver and relocate furniture, equipment, mail and other items across the parliamentary estate.
• Carry out basic checks on office and IT equipment, including replacing toner and replenishing supplies.
• Support events, exhibitions and office moves, including deliveries, storage and setup requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff, visitors and contractors with a helpful and professional approach.
• Follow health and safety procedures and support the team with other reasonable duties as required.
  
  A positive, flexible attitude with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• The ability to work independently while also being a supportive team member.
• Good physical fitness and confidence carrying out manual handling tasks (with reasonable adjustments considered where required).
• A full, clean UK driving licence is desirable.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend requirements when needed.
  
  Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something greater. You'll be valued for who you are, have the chance to make a positive impact through your everyday work, and be supported to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer:
• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plans
• Cycle to Work scheme and Paid Volunteering Day