Total 158 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Edinburgh, EH4 1EG

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 316724
Location: Edinburgh Workshop, Edinburgh Mail Centre, 11 Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4YY

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Edinburgh Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time
- 39.5 hours per week. Working 5 over 7 days (week 1: 06:00
- 14:30, week 2: Day shift: 10:00
- 18:30 and week 3: 13:30
- 22:00)A permanent Night Shift is also available working 5 nights over 7, attracting an allowance of £126.08 per week.

Weekend working will be required on a rotational basis, one Saturday and one Sunday every 3 weeks. They can be split and worked separate weekends or, they can be worked back to back.
(with a weekday day(s) off)

What’s in it for you?


- Salary: £38,114 per annum plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30
- 22:00 shift.
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and/or Sunday (£100 per shift) is applicable
- You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
- 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
- An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
- The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
- PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
- The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
A bit about the role

With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

- You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
- You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
A bit about you

- Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

ICT Technician
Trinity Academy

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

Trinity Academy is a real community school with a big heart, a wonderful sense of tradition and a keen eye to the future. Our commitment for every single student is to build a culture that aligns with our vision and values, through which we work tirelessly to support every young person to thrive. With school values of Respect, Inclusion and Ambition, we can demonstrate well our commitment to both excellence and equity in our approaches to supporting the children and families that we serve.

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.

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.

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.

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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Job Description

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Facilities Technician
Abbeyhill Primary

Salary: £24,064 - £26,468
Hours: 15 per week Monday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm & Friday 1pm - 4pm

As a Facilities Technician with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital janitorial service across our estate to ensure our properties are a safe places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.

• Trusted employer
• Security offered by permanent positions
• Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours
• Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts
• Paid annual leave (where applicable)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress to supervisory level
• Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme
• Community connection – looking after your community’s essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours.

As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development.

MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES

You will undertake day to day FM, janitorial and DIY operations across one or more buildings, ranging from small repairs and general maintenance to reactive cleaning, supporting moves and conducting basic security functions.

• Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
• Building maintenance and services
• Security of premises and grounds
• Grounds maintenance
• Cleaning /Tidying
• AV / IT skills desirable
• Driving licence desirable

Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

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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Maintenance Manager – Four Points by Sheraton, Edinburgh Haymarket.

At Cycas Hospitality, we look for people who are dynamic, confident and ambitious; people who excel in their role and help our guests succeed too. Our focus is to put PEOPLE at the heart of everything we do. We believe in hiring the smile and training and developing talent to create genuine and caring teams who come to work to have fun.

Four Points by Sheraton is a multinational hotel brand, operated by Marriott International, that is all about catering to our business and independent traveller audience. Our goal is to deliver a great hospitality experience worth coming back for by providing the comfort and quality that travellers expect from us, while going that extra mile to make the guest experience memorable and meaningful.

If you have an inner drive to love what you do – and do it well - and you strive to provide the best hotel experience so your guests can pursue their personal & professional passion, then please read on as you’re somebody we want within our team.

YOUR CORE PURPOSE WILL BE:


To direct the activities of the Engineering Department to ensure the achievement of established quality and guest service standards.
Perform preventive/regular maintenance and repairs to all areas of the hotel.
Responsible for maintaining a clean/organized maintenance area for the security of hotel inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Adopt a pro-active approach by carrying out a regular walk round the hotel and grounds to ensure potential problems are dealt with promptly.
Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget/control expenses with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance and capital planning.
Lead hotel renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts and ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
Have thorough knowledge of all plants and equipment in the hotel and maintain these in efficient working order by following routine maintenance procedures.
Be responsible for the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with the schedule.
Carry out weekly fire alarm checks within the hotel and act in line with standards operating procedures.
Maintain/order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimising waste and maintaining “green” initiatives
May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime and other hazards
Have knowledge of and manage hotel security, emergency procedures, FLS and crisis management.
Host the monthly FLS and Crisis Management meetings and distribute the meeting minutes.
Liaise with contractors on site to ensure that Permits to Work are completed in compliance with Company Health & Safety Procedures. Act as Clerk of Works to regulate work carried out by contractors.
Carry out work on ad hoc projects using your skills and knowledge to ensure the most efficient and effective outcome for the hotels.
Respond to call outs in line with rota and department standard practice.
Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as a manager on duty.


WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:


Hands-on experience in managing all the key functions required of a Maintenance Manager, also a comprehensive understanding of functions such as finance, safety, health and hygiene.
Be able to foster collaboration with all stakeholders and has experience to deal and negotiate with contractors, suppliers and other partners.
Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate the results clearly, through monthly performance reports and other relevant sources.
Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining presence and communicating effectively at all levels within the hotel, Marriott Hotels and Cycas and other key stakeholders.
Must be a strong leader who has empathy and an ability to motivate and mentor others to deliver the agreed operational strategy and desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
Be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail and have the ability to establish a process for activities that lead to the implementation of the agreed operations strategy, systems, procedures or outcomes.
Comfortable with accountability and makes considered business decisions willingly and in an analytical and strategic manner.


WHAT WE OFFER:


Great team spirit according to our slogan ‘It’s not over until we get a smile’.
40 hours/week
EXCELLENT COMPANY BENEFITS:
Competitive salary and package
Exclusive employee discount for Marriott and Cycas hotels (e.g.-book a lavish £70/night stay in the Maldives or a fancy £65/night stay in Paris!)
Continuous paid training and development opportunities
Free healthcare plan, paid for by Cycas (and with options to upgrade)


Cycas is a gift for any hospitality professional. Over the past 14 years we’ve created an innovative hotel management company and have been amongst Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality in the last consecutive 4 years.

This is your opportunity to shine and be a part of something great. If you believe you have what it takes and want to be a part of our team, then we want to hear from you!

Please apply in writing by email attaching your CV along with your current salary and notice period.

***All offers of employment is conditional on the receipt of two satisfactory references being obtained from the referees provided to us on your application and proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.***

For a Technician career that’s future proof DriveForwards

A lot’s changing for automobile technicians right now. At TrustFord, we’ve got the training to keep you up to date on everything from electric vehicles to state-of-the-art features like voice-recognition controlled playlists. As the largest Ford dealership in Europe, we’ll take good care of you, too. With benefits from 33 days’ holiday to heavily discounted cars, you can Drive Forwards in style as a Technician here.

About You:

To deliver high standards of technical advice, service and maintenance to all our TrustFord customers.
Own a full valid driving license, an NVQ 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
Have previous Automotive Mobile Service Vehicle Technician experience.
Are you competent to work remotely/on your own?
Are you happy working outside in all weather conditions?

During your first 12 months of Employment, you will be trained to IMI Level 3 in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and repair to ensure your skills remain relevant throughout your career with us.

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Service Technician

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:

Performance Related Bonus
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
Industry leading package
Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
Cycle to work purchase scheme
Access to Perks at Work discount website
Toolbox Insurance

Requirements:

Please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for.
We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want all our colleagues to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.

For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing for every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what... be it your race, ability, gender, or who you love. This helps us to develop inclusive and diverse teams, truly representative of the communities that we operate in. We welcome applications from everyone. We work with our colleague network Groups - including our Race, LGBTQ+, Disability and Gender Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team.

Happy to Discuss options of FLEXIBLE WORKING. To help us be more inclusive, requests for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.

All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

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Job Description

CF Children, Education and Justice Services

ICT Technician
Castlebrae Community Campus

Salary: £26,788 - £30,751
Hours: 36 per week

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.

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Maintenance person. Variety, fun, and a rewarding career is what you can expect.

The Role


Ensure the safety of care home residents and staff.
Maintain premises and grounds to a high standard.
Perform regular maintenance checks.
Carry out necessary repairs.
Contact engineers or service agents when needed.
Conduct fire, basic electrical, and appliance checks with confidence.
Report and promptly action any faults.
Keep the grounds tidy.
Carry out general redecoration work.
Promote the well-being of residents.
Contribute to the successful running of the care home as a valuable member of the team.


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Wellbeing support


We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK, you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Working hours: 40 hours per week
Interview date: To be confirmed
We are looking to appoint a Maintenance Person to be a multi-skilled operative who will assist with the daily running of the home by becoming an effective and involved member of the team. Including, carrying out various odd jobs such as performing repairs, maintaining property and grounds and performing renovations as and when needed.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

Experience of basic DIY works to facilitate the upkeep of the building.
Good communication skills
Awareness of Health and Safety Regulations
Good organisational skills
Recognised appropriate trade qualification e.g. plumber/electrician/painter/decorator

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Health Assessment and PVG Disclosure
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

ICT Technician - fixed term until 09/08/2026
Trinity Academy

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

Trinity Academy is a real community school with a big heart, a wonderful sense of tradition and a keen eye to the future. Our commitment for every single student is to build a culture that aligns with our vision and values, through which we work tirelessly to support every young person to thrive. With school values of Respect, Inclusion and Ambition, we can demonstrate well our commitment to both excellence and equity in our approaches to supporting the children and families that we serve.

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Location: Unit SU 1.13, Edinburgh St James, 113-115 St James Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3AD
Hours: 16
Salary: £12.05 Per Hour 
 
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

Job Description

Education, Children and Justice Services

Workshop Technician
Broughton High School

Salary: £26,788 - £30,751 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 21 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Monday - Wednesday 08:00 – 16:00

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to join our busy Craft, Design and Technology team.

The role will involve:

• Preparing materials, equipment and technical areas for use by teachers and students.
• Assisting in the design and construction of equipment and models for use in workshops and classrooms i.e. preparation of examples.
• Assisting in demonstrating the use of tools and equipment and workshop techniques in conjunction with the teaching staff.
• Maintaining an adequate range of stock and efficient stock levels. As unprepared materials are purchased, the post holder spends a considerable amount of time on materials preparation.
• The duties include maintenance of a stores system purchase of goods in line with the Council e procurement system. The post holder will also ensure that the stores are well organised and hazardous substances are kept in a safe place.
• Ensuring that materials, tools and equipment are maintained in good order and is a safe condition. This includes proper storage of gases and tool sharpening.
• Undertaking relevant administrative duties both paper and electronic i.e. statistical returns, diaries, equipment lists and inventories etc.
• Ensuring that workshops, stores and preparation areas are kept in a safe and tidy condition.
• Updating his/her knowledge and keeping abreast of new developments. Using new technology equipment and techniques where appropriate.
• The post holder will undertake any other relevant duties, as required by the Principal Teacher.

The successful candidate will have considerable experience in trade in order to be able to demonstrate correct and up to date workshop/craft practices, sound knowledge of working with wood (hand and machine), a good understanding of relevant Health and Safety regulations and a recognised craft apprenticeship or possession of a City and Guilds/SCOTVEC Certificate is essential.

Candidates may be asked to provide basic first aid. A suitable qualification in first aid or experience in this area along with a willingness to undertake any necessary training is desirable.

If you feel you would enjoy this rewarding role we would love to hear from you.      

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.

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Commercial Tyre Technician

£32,250 per annum depending on experience/qualifications (OTE up to £37,000 with bonus & call outs)

Full time, permanent 44 hours per week

Tructyre are a proud part of the Michelin and Euromaster group, and Britain’s leading truck tyre specialist. We provide comprehensive commercial tyre management services to clients nationwide, including maintenance, supply, and 24/7 rapid assistance. Join us and contribute to "De-risking Britain's Fleets."

Tructyre has an exciting opportunity to join our Falkirk team, based in Edinburgh, as a Commercial Tyre Technician. We value our team members and offer robust support with our comprehensive induction and training program.

The role:

Manage a list of accounts ensuring that all vehicles are inspected, and any work required is carried out.
Complete all aspects of tyre fitting and maintenance including roadside breakdowns and on-site service to keep fleets moving.
Help deliver great customer experiences.
Manage and maintain tools, equipment and stock in line with the Warehouse Management System guidelines to help you work efficiently.
Ensure the highest level of safety protocols are always followed.

Benefits & Perks:

Newly revised and improved bonuses and call-out fees.
REACT Card bonus of £800 (Card must be valid at time of joining).
Industry-recognised REACT Training.
28 days (246.5 hours) holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with additional holidays for long service.
Pension scheme matched up to 4.5% of base salary.
Private Health Cover.
Health cash plan with access to a virtual GP and employee assistance program.
Discounts on holidays, shopping, restaurants and much more.
Tyre discount schemes.
Company van for commuting.
Uniform and PPE provided.
Company sick pay.

What we are looking for:

Eligibility to work in the UK.
Full and valid UK Driver's License.
Adaptability to changing priorities and challenges.
Availability for depot call-out rotation.
Prior experience in commercial/truck tyre fitting would be beneficial.
License to Fit, REACT, or City & Guilds training preferred.
If you feel your skills match some or all the above, then we’d love to hear from you!

UE06 - £32,982 - £38,205

School of Biological Sciences - Institute of Infection and Immunology Research

Fixed Term – 35 hours per week

October 2024 – September 2026

The Opportunity:

To support a wide range of research activities in the MacDonald laboratory in the field of Cellular Immunology and Immunoparasitology, performing and supporting specific research projects, and being responsible for general laboratory organisation.

We are looking for a Research Technician to provide research assistance and technical support to the MacDonald research team. In addition, the post will be in charge of general lab organisation.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).


Your skills and attributes for success:

-Perform and assist with experiments, including flow cytometry of mouse tissues and cells
-Parasite life cycle maintenance (in particular the helminth Schistosoma mansoni)
-Mouse colony organisation and genotyping
-General lab organisation, including orders, health and safety records and risk assessments
-Contribute to the production of research reports and publications

Salary: £48,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits inc Van

Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week

Location: Veolia Water Outsourcing Ltd, Seafield, Edinburgh



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



As an ICA Technician you'll deliver technical support for the wastewater process from a functional control perspective, in the support of the safe and efficient wastewater process.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
  

What you'll be doing;

• Responsible for providing technical support and completing planned preventative/planned corrective maintenance activities across the AVSE and the accurate and timely completion of work orders and the associated documentation.
  
• Responsible for the interface between design engineers, operational engineers, clients and suppliers.
  
• Assist in fault finding and reverse engineering of on site automation/PLC requirements in support of the ongoing operations.
  
• Provide on site support to the site engineering field staff on multi discipline capital and operational maintenance tasks.
  
• Assist maintenance team where required on troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  
• Responsible for maintaining the highest level of on site health and safety standards for yourself and the other members of the field teams.
  
• Reporting accurate data into the computerised maintenance management system and providing up to date asset information.
  
• Assist the wider team where required in trouble-shooting and problem-solving associated with asset related issues.
  

What we're looking for;

• Recognised engineering qualifications with relevant instrumentation experience and formal training.
  
• Knowledge of PLC programming and SCADA systems with understanding of process impacts.
  
• Knowledge of all areas, sites and processes within the AVSE contract , would be advantageous
  
• Practical understanding of health and safety legislation and their responsibilities.
  
• A good working knowledge of all legislative, and legal requirements regarding Health and Safety
  
• Knowledge of the Veolia health and safety culture and H&S legislation and all processes in place within the business would be advantageous.
  
• Strong knowledge of Google packages, experience of computerised maintenance management package(s) is essential.
  
• Strong Commercial awareness, and proven track record of managing contractors/sub contractors.
  
• Full driving licence required
  

The following requirements are preferential at the recruitment stage, training will be provided where appropriate:

• Health and Safety awareness/qualifications.
  
• Confined space awareness/qualification.
  
• General permit to work systems.
  
• Risk assessment and method statement training.
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



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This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

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We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

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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