About the Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
About the Role
Purpose of the role: To assist and support the Assistant Operations Managers in delivering a comprehensive service to our client. To organise and supervise the day‑to‑day maintenance tasks and reactive works on the East Lothian Schools Contract, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness and customer care.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for the compliance with contractual requirements.
* Responsible for the completion of all reactive work in the East Lothian Schools Contract, in a timely manner and in line with Project timescales, and in compliance with Company Policy.
* Responsible for the Health & Safety compliance of the East Lothian Schools Contract, in line with good industry practice and Company Policy.
* Responsible for implementing procedures within the East Lothian Schools Contract, in compliance with Company Policy.
* Responsible for the delivery of all M&E, fabric and sub‑contractor PPM tasks in the East Lothian Schools Contract, in line with good industry practice and Company Policy.
* Responsible for the Fabric Team Staff recruitment, levels and training for the East Lothian Schools Contract in line with good industry practice and Company Policy. This should include Succession Planning.
* Responsible, along with the Janitorial Supervisor and Contract Support, for the decoration, fabric and landscaping condition standards of the East Lothian Schools Contract.
* Responsible for the provision and asset gathering of M&E Plant, including providing condition reports.
* Responsible for the delivery of Lifecycle works.
* Responsible for assisting with the pricing and delivery of minor works and change requests.
These duties and responsibilities may be changed in accordance with the needs of the company; the post holder may be required to provide support to holders of other posts according to changes in workload and patterns of working.
Skills & Knowledge
* Previous relevant experience in an FM position
* Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
* Excellent customer service skills
* Proactive and flexible team player
* Ability to react under pressure
* Excellent attention to detail
* Computer literate
* Previous line management experience (desirable)
* Proven ability to prioritise
* Full Driving Licence
Work Pattern
* 40 hours per week
* Monday‑Friday 08:00‑16:30
* Option on call
* Overtime opportunities available
Additional Information
* Company van and fuel card provided
* Company laptop and smartphone provided
* Generous training opportunities
* Office is based in Bilston, Loanhead
* Team of 7 engineers
* Contract comprises 8 sites in East Lothian
How to Apply
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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