Total 31 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Falkirk, FK2 9AD

If you are looking to work for an innovative company with the vision to develop sustainability to point where nothing is wasted and who can offer opportunities for development, then this is the opportunity for you.

The Electrical and Mechanical Engineers will report to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for carrying out all maintenance activities on the plant, preventative or reactive, and a strong focus on health and safety requirements is paramount.

The role will effectively and efficiently respond to all operational engineering needs as directed by the Plant Manager to reduce operational downtime.

Main Duties

· Carry out routine inspections and either repair or report defects to management

· Ensure that the current plant equipment is correctly maintained on a day to day basis, allowing it to be operated to its maximum efficiency and capability to meet business KPI's

· Improve machinery and facilities reliability through maintenance activities, modification, and good engineering practises

· Carry out routine maintenance activities ensuring equipment performance is maintained and optimised

· Carry out fault-finding and repairs in breakdown situations, using engineering drawings and machine manuals

· Assist the team to maintain spare parts stores stock levels and records

· Work alongside external suppliers / contractors

· Proactively identifying potential faults and improvement opportunities on the plant equipment to prevent future failures or to identify more efficient methods of work

· Comply fully with all safety instructions, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all staff

· Carry out any other such reasonable job-related tasks as the company may require you to undertake from time to time

If you have skills or experience as an electrical engineer, electrical technician, multi-skilled engineer, maintenance engineer, electrician, mechanical engineers, mechanic, heavy fitter, technician, fixed plant engineer, or mechanic, we want to hear from you!

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Job Advert

As Senior Technician, you will have direct responsibility for the day to day line management of all technicians in the school. You will be required to support the school community primarily within the science subjects but you will be required to contribute to the wider technician team in other areas when required.

Key responsibilities are:-

• Preparation and servicing of experimental kits for Science subjects
• Prepare/manufacture teaching material as required
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels of solutions and consumablesDelivery and setting up of equipment and experiments to classrooms
• Collection of resources from classrooms and work areas
• Maintain efficient, effective and organised laboratory/stores
• Ensure chemicals are stored correctly
• Ordering, stock control and maintaining an accurate inventory of resources
• Regular cleaning, maintenance and repair of resources
• Assist with the implementation of safety regulations
• Carry out risk assessments when required
• Disposal of chemicals and waste products safely
• Undertake other duties as directed by Senior Technician, i.e. ICT/technical support

You should have experience in providing science support to a varied client base within a busy environment - preferably within an educational establishment and have an awareness of current curriculum needs. You will have a proven ability to understand, follow and convey technical instructions, demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail and have excellent organizational skills. This post requires a high degree of flexibility; managing the day to day aspects you will be required to have the ability to make informed decisions quickly.

You will work 22.2 hours per week on a term time basis.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership and approval by Care Commission Scotland.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

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Job Advert

Falkirk Council

Our Council of the Future builds on the fact that Falkirk Council is well respected, has a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement and we take our community leadership role very seriously.

The Role

This is an opportunity for a talented individual to assist in the delivery of flood protection measures across the Falkirk area.

The postholder will assist in the management & maintenance of watercourses and associated infrastructure assets helping to manage flood risk and reduce the impacts of flooding on our communities and environment. The role also includes liaising with internal & external stakeholders & clients throughout projects.

You will hold an HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent discipline), will be a member of a relevant institution and you will have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, as well as being able to assist in the design, procurement and implementation of flood protection studies, surface water management plans and delivery of projects associated with the Local Flood Risk Management Plan.

You will have good organisational and presentation skills, along with experience of current health & safety regulations and data protection legislation. You will be IT literate, have good interpersonal and report writing skills, with an ability to work as part of a team.

You are required to be flexible, innovative and reactive to public demands and pressures.

Benefits

• We understand the need to work flexibly, with hybrid working offered.
• This role includes flexi-time
• Development Programmes for career development
• Local Authority pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave (increasing each year) & 8 public holidays
• Benefits portal with a range from local to national businesses

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Position: Electronics Repair Technician

Location: Falkirk

Are you passionate about electronics and enjoy tackling new challenges? Our client is looking for an Electronics Repair Technician to join their team, primarily based in their workshop. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day repair of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), inverters, PLCs, and HMIs from a wide range of manufacturers. With a diverse customer base, you'll also have the opportunity to work on unique and interesting repair projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair and fault-find on PCBs and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and drawings.
• Use test equipment to identify and diagnose faulty components.
• Replace electronic components and perform power tests to ensure successful repairs.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in an electronics repair role.
• Strong understanding of electronic repair tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow and interpret electronic schematics.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with the Arduino platform, including programming and design.
• Familiarity with electrical design software.
• Ability to build and troubleshoot PCs and other computer equipment.

If you have a background in electronics and enjoy problem-solving, we encourage you to apply!

Housing Maintenance Manager needed in Wellington, £22.51ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1353154

Lead for Housing Property Teams, overseeing the responsive repairs and void section within the housing team, ensuring all projects and works are delivered to cost, quality, and time constraints.

Works to housing stock are critical to minimise the risk to residents and the public, as well as to meet legislative and regulatory requirements and maintain the future value of the Council’s housing asset portfolio.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Housing Maintenance Manager

On-months contract

somerset

About the role

Lead for Housing Property Teams, overseeing the responsive repairs and void section within the housing team, ensuring all projects and works are delivered to cost, quality, and time constraints.

Works to housing stock are critical to minimise the risk to residents and the public, as well as to meet legislative and regulatory requirements and maintain the future value of the Council's housing asset portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership to deliver the Council's strategic priorities and meet the Council's financial targets, as a member of the Directorates Senior Leadership Team.
• Update and advise Elected Members in respect of operational and policy issues in relation to the Service.
• Lead with a clear identity in terms of flexible and responsive ways of working, inclusive and diverse culture, and high level of employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Undertake representational and communication duties on behalf of the Council to promote and protect the Council's interests in matters concerning their specialist areas.
• Create, monitor, and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services.
• Function as an ambassador for the Council promoting, both internally and externally, the Council's vision, strategic aims, and values.
• Value the diversity of Somerset's communities ensuring equality of access and treatment in service delivery and employment.
• Function as a role model for Somerset's vision and values. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement that encourages creativity and innovation to ensure services are efficient and develop the potential and flexibility across the Council and its workforce including the motivation and development of employees within the Service

Knowledge

Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a construction or related field.

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

Job Advert

As technician, you will be required to support the school community primarily within the science and home economic subjects but you will be required to contribute to the wider technician team support in other areas when required.

Key responsibilities are:-

• Preparation and servicing of experimental kits for Science subjects
• Preparation and servicing of kits for Home Economic subjects
• Prepare/manufacture teaching material as required
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels of solutions and consumables
• Delivery and setting up of equipment to classrooms
• Collection of resources from classrooms and work areas
• Maintain efficient, effective and organised laboratory/stores
• Ensure chemicals / produce are stored correctly
• Ordering, stock control and maintaining an accurate inventory of resources
• Regular cleaning, maintenance and repair of resources
• Assist with the implementation of safety regulations
• Carry out risk assessments when required
• Disposal of chemicals and waste products safely
• Undertake other duties as directed by Senior Technician.

You should have experience in providing science support to a varied client base within a busy environment - preferably within an educational establishment and have an awareness of current curriculum needs. You will have a proven ability to understand, follow and convey technical instructions, demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail and have excellent organizational skills. This post requires a high degree of flexibility; managing the day to day aspects you will be required to have the ability to make informed decisions quickly.

You are required to hold a relevant qualification in chemical handling and have an up-to-date knowledge of safe working laboratory practices and COSHH.

You will work 21 hours per week on a part time basis.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

For an informal discussion please contact Kirsty Wilsdon, Resource Manager, Falkirk High School on 01324 679010.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

ICT Technician - fixed term until 26/06/2026
St Augustine's RC High School

Salary: £26,788 - £30,751 (pro-rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 27.50 per week, 39 weeks sessional

St Augustine's RC High School is a diverse and comprehensive secondary school in Edinburgh, the school roll is around 980 pupils.

The ideal candidate will be confident in directing and organising their own work so as best to support teaching in the school. You should be confident in the preparation, distribution and troubleshooting of a range of ICT equipment including Smart Boards, iPads, PCs, etc..

This is an active role - we are seeking someone who will take initiative, identify areas for improvement in provision and act upon them. You will enjoy working proactively with all members of the school staff to help provide the best possible educational experience for the students.

Find out more about our school and the work we do – www.st-augustines.edin.sch.uk

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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Morgan Hunt are recruiting Maintenance Operatives for immediate starts within a large organisation in Falkirk.

You should have previous experience in a handy person role or experience working alongside trades operatives with recent experience in grounds maintenance, painting & decorating and general building maintenance.

Your key responsibilities will be to work alongside the trades operatives carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.

As a Maintenance Operative you should;

• Have experience in a similar role
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Be competent using hand tools

For this role you must hold a disclosure, or be willing to obtain one.

37 hours a week Monday to Friday.

£15 per hour

Weekly pay

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Job Advert

Falkirk Council is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Assessor/Technician based at Forth Valley Sensory Centre.

Responsibilities

Are you dynamic and want to make a difference in how we deliver public services?

If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join our experienced, motivated and passionate team. Working in a fast-paced environment you will support service users to achieve and maintain their independence. You will work as part of a team offering Sensory Impairment support within Falkirk and Stirling local authorities, assessing for and installation of environmental aids for people with sensory impairment, you will deliver, demonstration and installation of equipment in relation to sensory impairment and be responsible for repairs and maintenance to previously fitted equipment in service users' home and other locations

The successful candidate will have experience of, or an understanding of the care needs of people with a sensory impairment and the effects of ageing. You will be skilled in assessment and recording. You must have good communication skills, a flexible positive attitude and be able to work as part of a team but also to manage your own workload, use your initiative and work on your own.

Requirements

The post holder is required to hold a recognised Sensory Qualification e.g. Diploma of Higher Education in Sensory Studies or equivalent.

You will be educated to British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 or above.

The post holder will also have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, the drive to ‘make it happen’ in a busy working environment delivering high-quality support across a diverse range of services.

You will have sound communication, planning and organisation skills, and must be able to work to deadlines, ensuring an excellent service to both internal and external clients, key professionals, and stakeholders.

You will have knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office and data protection legislation requirements with highly developed I.T. skills.

You will work 37 hours per week.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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Job Advert

In this role you will manage the provision and development of cleaning, catering and janitorial services across the Council’s learning estate of nearly 60 properties and our offices. The service profile is an operational budget of over £14m per year and around 900 employees equating to c330 full time equivalents. This role is responsible for line management of a central team who supervise the wider workforce and operational delivery plans.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of Soft FM services across Council premises.
• Clarify priorities, plans, and goals/performance standards for your team; creating an inclusive, high performing culture where colleagues can develop and thrive.
• Provide reporting on productivity and other KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and practises and implement these.
• Realign the janitorial service current managed by Headteachers into a centrally managed soft FM provision.

What you will bring to the role:

• Significant experience in managing soft FM delivery across multiple sites and multiple services.
• Experience of line management in a busy, customer focused team.
• Strong people management, coaching and managing capability skills.
• Experience of transforming service delivery, managing contracts and procurement and maximising the available budget resource while delivering efficiencies and savings targets to be met.
• Specialist knowledge of soft FM services, including but not limited to Catering, Cleaning and Janitorial services.
• Knowledge of relevant technical guidance for Soft FM services ideally in a local authority environment.
• Your ability to manage competing demands and organisation of workload for yourself and your team.

For an informal discussion please contact Kenny McNeill, Children Services Resources Manager, Children’s Services on 07841725254.

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Location: Central Retail Park - Falkirk
Hours: 16
Salary: £12.05 Per Hour 

Please apply to marika.smith@uk.aswatson.com
 
Beauty Studio at Superdrug 
 
With Beauty Studios located in over 400 of our stores, we offer treatments from nails (manicure & pedicure) to ear & nose piercing and have partnered with professional brands such as Orly and Studex. We are looking for passionate Nail Technicians to join Superdrug to deliver outstanding services to our customers.

What’s in it for you? 

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling! In return we give you:

• A competitive salary 
• 28 days holiday 
• Amazing discounts - Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated friend, complimentary nail treatments, and competitions throughout the year – prizes include photoshoot attendance (model preparation), ORLY hampers, Love2Shop vouchers and team nights out 
• Professional inhouse training with our brand partners
• Attendance to our annual Beauty Studio conference
• Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

The Role 

You will join a team of technicians who are experts at what they do. You will be providing professional advice and beauty treatments for our customers to ensure they have the best in-store experience.

You will offer the following treatments:
Nails (manicure and pedicure) and Piercing.

We offer in-house professional training in Orly Gel FX & Piercing.

About You 

• Have a NVQ level 2 diploma in nail services or possess a relevant beauty qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
• A desire to exceed customers' expectations
• Confident in approaching customers and upselling services and products
• Passionate about all thing's beauty