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Facilities team leader

Edinburgh
Permanent
Shorterm Group
Team leader
£58,409 a year
Posted: 30 September
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Job Title: TMC Facilities Team Leader Location: Edinburgh Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum plus benefits Shifts: Monday to Friday Days only Responsible for: * Maintenance, repair, and fault finding of fixed and mobile plant and infrastructure * Supervision and monitoring of contractors and third-party stakeholders Job Function To oversee and perform maintenance, repair, and fault-finding activities across all infrastructure systems. Provide operational support to the maintenance and production teams on a shift basis to ensure train service delivery is maintained. Deputise for the Facilities Manager as required. Main Responsibilities Leadership & Team Oversight * Deputise for the Facilities Manager and act as the first point of contact for the Facilities Technicians. * Ensure shift coverage is maintained; fill roster gaps and assign tasks as needed. * Attend to complex faults and mentor the Facilities Team. Maintenance Planning & Delivery * Assist in planning and executing both planned and reactive maintenance and minor works. * Ensure availability of labour, materials, plant, and equipment to meet delivery standards and budget. * Support the Facilities Planner with coordination of maintenance and external contractors. Contractor & Compliance Management * Manage contractor induction processes and ensure risk assessments, method statements, and permits are in place. * Supervise contractors on-site, including call-outs and issuance of relevant work permits (working at height, hot work, track possessions, etc.). Technical Duties * Carry out routine preventative and corrective maintenance and fault finding (electrical and mechanical). * Infrastructure responsibilities include: o Civil & Building Fabric o Fixed & Mobile Plant o ICT & Security Systems o HVAC and Electrical Systems o Specialist Rail Equipment (Bogie Drop, Wheel Lathe, MRX, etc.) o Permanent Way Systems (Track, points, crossovers, 25kV OLE) o Soft Services (Pest control, vegetation, landscaping) o General Maintenance Tasks (Lighting, plumbing, painting, PAT testing, fire alarms) Data & Systems * Record all inspections, maintenance, and repairs using SAP for audit and tracking. Health, Safety & Environmental * Participate in winterisation/summerisation, including snow clearance and de-icing. * Conduct building services and plant room checks to ensure operational infrastructure. * Assist in waste management and ensure compliance with Hitachi procedures. * Support Business Assurance with safety tours, inspections, and contractor audits. Additional Duties * Operate forklifts and battery vehicles within depot as per procedures. * Travel occasionally to support other TMC locations across the UK. * Promote continuous improvement by sharing knowledge across sites. * Support IWFM accreditation efforts and undertake additional duties as directed by line management. Essential Criteria * Experience working at height * Maintenance of safety-critical machinery * Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills * General routine building maintenance in an industrial environment * Electrical wiring and installation experience Qualifications * NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline * City & Guilds Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent Desirable Competencies & Licenses * Intermediate IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) * Ability to read schematics and electrical circuit diagrams * Understanding of building systems and construction techniques * Familiarity with safety-critical systems and equipment * 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification For more information about this role and how to apply please contact Email: (url removed) Telephone: (phone number removed)

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