CBW is currently recruiting for a reliable and proactive Janitor / Facilities Assistant to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a number of sites across Midlothian. Please note - your own transport is required for this role.
This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with experience in building maintenance, caretaking, janitorial services, or facilities support. You will play a key role in ensuring buildings remain safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained for staff, visitors, and occupants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out day-to-day janitorial and building maintenance duties across multiple sites.
- Complete minor repairs and maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, painting, fixture repairs, and general building fabric work.
- Undertake routine inspections of buildings, reporting and addressing maintenance issues where appropriate.
- Ensure communal areas, plant rooms, storage areas, and external spaces are maintained to a high standard.
- Carry out minor furniture moves, room set-ups, and support site operations as required.
- Replace lamps, carry out basic maintenance tasks, and assist specialist contractors when required.
- Monitor and escort contractors on site, ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
- Maintain stocks of maintenance materials, cleaning supplies, and equipment.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and provide updates to the facilities team.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures and building regulations.
- Support the overall upkeep, appearance, and security of the buildings.
- Previous experience in a Janitor, Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Handyperson, or Building Maintenance role.
- Good practical maintenance skills with the ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, decorating, building fabric repairs, and general facilities maintenance.
- Comfortable using IT systems to log jobs and update maintenance records.
- Strong awareness of health & safety requirements.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required.
- Reliable, professional, and customer-focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
- Salary up to £31,000
- 32 days holiday including bank holidays
- Generous workplace pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Long-term career progression within a leading facilities management organisation