Facilities Team Leader

Facilities Team Leader

Are you an experienced facilities professional looking for your next challenge?

Pertemps is proud to be working with our public sector client to recruit a Facilities Team Leader on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality facilities management services across Edinburgh.

Location: Central Edinburgh (with travel across the city)
Hours: 36 hours per week (flexibility required)
Pay Rate: £20.83 per hour
Duration: 12 weeks with possible extension
Driving Licence Required
Start Date: ASAP

Why Join This Role?

• Make a real difference by supporting schools, community centres, offices, and other public buildings across Edinburgh.
• Step into a leadership role where you'll manage people, services, and contractors, helping to shape and improve service delivery.
• Be part of a supportive, established team, with your own dedicated area of responsibility.
• A varied role where no two days are the same - from planning and compliance to staff management and stakeholder engagement.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading, organising and delivering high-quality facilities services to agreed standards.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, legislation, and internal procedures.
• Proactively driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Managing and coordinating sub-contractors and in-house staff.
• Attending meetings and reporting on your area's progress.
• Keeping the asset register accurate and up to date.
• Liaising with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to maintain excellent relationships.
• Escalating and resolving issues where required.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a facilities management leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Flexible, proactive approach with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Please note: The successful candidate will need to obtain a PVG Membership (£59 for new applications / £18 for updates).

Interested?

If you're ready to step into a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community, apply online today - we'd love to hear from you!