Facilities Team Lead

£38,735 WTE per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week) (Step 1, rising to Step 2 £42,977 following satisfactory 12 month review)

Are you ready for an exciting and challenging role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a dedicated Facilities Team Lead to join our team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities and Estates, your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily operational activities of the maintenance department.

• Providing technical and managerial supervision for a team of 6 staff, contractors, and volunteers.

• Providing leadership and guidance, ensuring compliance with hospice safety standards and procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Apprenticeship in the appropriate trade, i.e. Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing or Joinery discipline. They will also have proven experience in supervising work and leading a team.

A valid driving licence is essential.

To apply:

For a full Job Description and access to the online Application Form, please see the Supporting Documents section at the bottom of our recruitment page (click Apply to be redirected to the Hospice recruitment portal, if viewing on an external job site).

Other benefits of working for the Hospice:27 days annual leave on joining, 29 days annual leave after 5 years’ service, 33 days annual leave after 10 years’ service, per year, pro rata
8 public holidays per year, pro rata
Contributory pension scheme 12% Hospice pension contribution (employee contribution 6%)
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Family Friendly Policies
Training and development opportunities, individualised induction, supervision and Personal Development Plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Blue Light Card membership, providing Discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants and shops
Subsidised staff meals
Living Wage employer and Investors in People Gold Accreditation employer
Staff wellbeing support, including access to wellbeing resources and complementary therapy opportunities
Work in our state-of the-art hospice building, with landscaped gardens and amazing views of the Firth of Forth

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? We’d love to hear from you!

Other Information:

Redefining Hospice Care: St Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families.

Criminal Record Check: This post requires the post holder to have a criminal record check. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful candidate can begin in post. The Hospice will pay/reimburse the cost of this check.

Right To Work in the UK: Please note that St Columba's Hospice Care does not hold a licence to sponsor visas and is therefore unable to support visa applications. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Scottish Charity No SC003634

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