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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Assistant Building Operations Supervisor within our Building Maintenance team?

In this role you will support the effective delivery of building maintenance and repair services across the Council’s housing and property portfolio. Reporting to a Building Operations Sectional Officer, you will assist with the day-to-day supervision of operational staff and contractors, helping to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to the required standard.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will have experience working in a building maintenance, construction or property services environment, with the ability to support supervision of operational teams. You will be organised, confident in dealing with day-to-day site issues, and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and customers.

You will have a practical understanding of health and safety requirements, be comfortable prioritising workloads, and able to support service delivery in a busy operational environment.

Experience in a building maintenance or repairs environment
Ability to support supervision of trades or operational staff
Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Sound awareness of health and safety responsibilities
Effective communication and basic IT skills
Full UK driving licence

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

You will work 37 hrs per week (08:00 – 16:30 Mon to Thurs, 08:00 – 16:00 Fri).

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

Requirements

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/employees/employee-benefits

In addition, you will have:

Opportunity to develop supervisory and leadership experience within an operational environment
Exposure to a wide range of building maintenance and repair activities across the Council’s housing and property portfolio
Ongoing training and development relevant to the role, including health and safety and supervisory support
Access to Council vehicles and tools where required to carry out operational duties
Clear progression pathways within Building Operations and related supervisory roles

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Ross McGregor ,Senior Property Coordinator, ross.mcgregor@falkirk.gov.uk.

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