Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician
* Larkhall, South Larnarkshire
* Full-time | Permanent
About Dalkia
Dalkia UK is a leading technical engineering solutions provider for the built environment. We engineer, manage, and optimise smart spaces and places, using emerging technologies to improve where people work, learn, and live.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Technician to join our team in South Lanarkshire on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is essential to the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a school environment, carrying out day-to-day maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs.
You’ll work both independently and as part of a wider team, ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard and all health & safety requirements are met.
Key responsibilities
* Opening and closing the school in line with required occupancy times
* Carrying out internal and external building inspections and reporting faults (e.g. leaks, damaged tiles) to the Help Desk
* Completing non-specialist repairs as required
* Ensuring planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks are completed within agreed timescales
* Managing visitor sign-in/sign-out procedures and key control
* Ensuring site inductions are completed for all contractors and visitors
* Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements for works being carried out
* Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies
* Supporting the safe and compliant operation of the school at all times
This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include other reasonable duties within the scope and grading of the post.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Understanding of safe working practices and health & safety legislation
* Ability to work independently
* Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload
* Flexible approach to working as part of a team
* Previous experience in a maintenance environment
Desirable:
* Experience in a Facilities or Maintenance Technician role
What we offer
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance (single cover), with the option to add partner/dependants
* Access to wellbeing programmes
* Employee Referral Bonus, with generous rewards for referring a friend
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Dalkia Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
How to apply
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply via the Dalkia careers portal or LinkedIn, submitting your CV and any supporting information