Facilities Operative

Robert Gordon’s College is seeking two Facilities Operatives to join our Facilities team.  In this role the successful candidates will provide, as part of the Facilities Team, an efficient and customer-focused facilities service which will support the safe and effective operation of College buildings on our Schoolhill campus.

There is one full-time position available (40 hours per week) working on a shift pattern covering work including early morning, evenings, and weekends. 

There is also one part-time position (19 hours per week) available, with proposed hours of work being 4:45pm to 10:00pm Monday to Thursday.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Opening and securing College buildings as required at the start and end of operating periods;
• Setting up rooms and facilities as required for College and community activities;
• Undertaking minor repairs;
• Performing regular and routine checks of College buildings, resolving and reporting defects as required; 
• Ensuring external and internal areas remain tidy, and presentable at all times;
• Carry out daily swimming pool plant operations including water tests, backwash of filtration systems, and pool hall cleaning tasks;
• Undertake and record routine facilities checks including fire alarm tests, water temperature checks, and other health and safety checks;
• Support the Estates Manager with aspects of contractor management;
• Providing health & safety briefings to new third party users of College facilities and dealing with associated customer enquiries;
• Provide a welcoming security service at the front gate, whilst also overseeing vehicle and pedestrian movements;
• Undertake winter maintenance activities, including salting and snow clearing, where required during adverse weather conditions; 
• Work closely with the College’s appointed cleaning contractor on a daily basis.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. 

Candidates must have an understanding of health & safety processes and legislation, along with the ability to use their initiative and problem solve on a daily basis.

Although not essential, the ideal candidate will have experience in a similar facilities role, along with experience of working in a school environment. 

Both a Pool Plant Operator qualification, and a First Aid at Work certificate are preferred, but successful candidates will be supported to gain these qualifications if required. 

Salary and Benefits

This role has a starting hourly rate of £15.50 per hour, rising to £17.00 per hour once all requisite training and qualifications have been achieved.

In addition to the salary you will receive, Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits.  These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College.  Currently the benefits provided to employees include:

• Membership of the Aviva Pension Scheme;
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 12 days leave for Public/College Holidays;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email address;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements.  This includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution towards the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• Access to our Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College, we believe that diversity drives innovation and a strong community.  Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important.  The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.  This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the service operations at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

To apply for this post please complete the application form on Robert Gordon's College website.  The closing date for applications is Thursday, the 29th of October 2026.  If you have any enquiries about the position please email to the above address.