Overview
Maintenance Engineer – Fabric – Central West Scotland G33 1AP.
Contract: Permanent – Full Time.
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30 (40 hours per week).
As a Maintenance Engineer – Fabric, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering high‑quality maintenance services, supporting partners, and working towards a sustainable future.
Your new role
What you will do:
* Undertake planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance work either independently or under the supervision of the Facilities Manager/Team Leader or as assistant to a maintenance tradesman ensuring all works have been recorded on completion in compliance with the contract conditions.
* Service and repair of doors, windows, general building fabric and plumbing systems.
* Service and repair of internal fixtures and fittings.
* Undertake maintenance duties in such a manner as to support the objectives of the Client.
* Ensure the safe operation & storage of all plant, materials, equipment and tools.
* Compliance with regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection, Waste Disposal etc in accordance with legislative requirements and RFM policies and procedures.
* Carry out various operational tests and inspections of the facility, specifically those relating to security and access, maintenance and repair and health and safety – including the security of the premises and its contents, lighting and heating.
* Provide support and assistance to other RFM personnel on site in the delivery of contracted services.
* Provide out‑of‑hours maintenance support to the Findlay House and Midlothian Community Hospital on a call‑out rota basis shared with the Midlothian Community Hospital Engineers.
What you’ll need:
* Good joinery/fabric skills, a related trade qualification or experience in a similar role, carpentry – doors, frames, hinges, locks and furniture repairs, shelving installation.
* Plumbing skills – general, repair of sanitary ware (unblocking sinks and toilets, repairing and replacement of taps, toilet flushers, showers etc).
* Hard working, reliable, punctual, good communication skills.
* Awareness of health and safety and the need for safe methods of working.
* Basic electrical duties – lamp changes and minor repairs.
* A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role.
The successful candidate will require an PVG/Disclosure check.
What's in it for you
Benefits:
* Company van and all tools (for business use only).
* 33 days annual leave.
* Private pension.
* Life assurance.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more.
* Annual flu vaccine.
* Free Health & Wellbeing advice.
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