Property Asbestos Officer

Service: Commercial Services

Closing Date: Tuesday 21st February 2023 

 

Commercial Services are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to become their Property Asbestos Officer within their Property Maintenance Section.

 

Ideally you should be from a trade’s background, had asbestos awareness training and possess a knowledge of delivering multi-trade property works and/or maintenance.

 

Experience of working in environments where there has been asbestos containing materials would also be beneficial, however further training will be provided by the Council based on your knowledge and understanding.

 

The main focus of the post will be to undertake and record re-inspections of asbestos containing materials in properties which have existing asbestos management surveys. You will also have responsibility for arranging the Councils asbestos management survey and re-inspection programmes, working with specialist asbestos surveying/removal companies to deliver any necessary asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition/Management surveys and asbestos removals.  So good organisational skills are required.

 

You will alsoassist with delivery of Councils property related emergency/planned maintenance programs as well as providing technical support on property related matters, so a good all round understanding of the building/construction environment is essential.

 

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.

• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with [use as required – children, adults or both].

 

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is Stuart Cairney, Property Maintenance Manager, 01546 604183.

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve.  We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.  To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy