Facilities Team Leader

Pertemps is proud to be working with a valued public sector client to recruit a Facilities Team Leader on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality facilities management services across Edinburgh.

 

📍 Location: Central Edinburgh (with travel across the city)

🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week (flexibility required)

💷 Pay Rate: £20.83 per hour

📅 Duration: 12 weeks with possible extension

🚗 Driving Licence Required

🔑 Start Date: ASAP

 

⭐ Why Join This Role?

-          Make a real difference by supporting schools, community centres, offices, and other public buildings across Edinburgh.


-          Step into a leadership role where you’ll manage people, services, and contractors, helping to shape and improve service delivery.


-          Be part of a supportive, established team, with your own dedicated area of responsibility.


-          A varied role where no two days are the same – from planning and compliance to staff management and stakeholder engagement.

 

🛠 What You’ll Be Doing:


-          Leading, organising and delivering high-quality facilities services to agreed standards.


-          Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, legislation, and internal procedures.


-          Proactively driving continuous improvement in service delivery.


-          Managing and coordinating sub-contractors and in-house staff.


-          Attending meetings and reporting on your area’s progress.


-          Keeping the asset register accurate and up to date.


-          Liaising with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to maintain excellent relationships.


-          Escalating and resolving issues where required.

 

✅ What We’re Looking For:


-          Proven experience in a facilities management leadership role.


-          Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).


-          Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems.


-          Flexible, proactive approach with problem-solving skills.


-          Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


-          Full UK Driving Licence.

 

💡 Please note: The successful candidate will need to obtain a PVG Membership (£59 for new applications / £18 for updates).

 

📢 Interested?

If you’re ready to step into a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community, apply online today – we’d love to hear from you!