Facilities Manager

Humanitarian Operations; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Facilities Manager to handle maintenance across multiple office locations. The ideal candidate should have expertise in carpentry, painting, and basic plumbing and electrical work. This role supports a positive work environment focused on teamwork and quality. Valid driver’s license required for site travel.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Handyman or in a similar maintenance role.
• Strong carpentry, painting, and decorating skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license (essential for traveling between office locations).
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair work across various office locations.
• Carpentry tasks such as furniture assembly, door/window repairs, and other woodwork.
• Painting, decorating, and surface preparation to maintain building aesthetics.
• Basic plumbing tasks including fixing leaks, unblocking drains, and repairing fixtures.
• Handle minor electrical repairs such as replacing lights, switches, and inspecting wiring.
• Identify and address maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure all work adheres to health and safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Decorating

Plumbing

Electrical work

Job description

Overview

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We are seeking a skilled and reliable Facilities Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in carpentry, painting, decorating, and a good understanding of basic plumbing and electrical work. You will be responsible for maintaining multiple office locations, so a valid driver’s license is essential for traveling between sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair work across various office locations.
• Carpentry tasks such as furniture assembly, door/window repairs, and other woodwork.
• Painting, decorating, and surface preparation to maintain building aesthetics.
• Basic plumbing tasks including fixing leaks, unblocking drains, and repairing fixtures.
• Handle minor electrical repairs such as replacing lights, switches, and inspecting wiring.
• Identify and address maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure all work adheres to health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Handyman or in a similar maintenance role.
• Strong carpentry, painting, and decorating skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license (essential for traveling between office locations).
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

Why Work With Us

We take pride in looking after our employees, offering a supportive and respectful work environment. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple office locations, providing variety in your day-to-day tasks. Competitive pay and a team-oriented atmosphere where your contributions are valued.

About HOPE

Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), was established in 2004 and is dedicated to eradicating educational inequality. Every child in the world should have equal opportunity to become numerate and have the ability to read and type, regardless of their background or nationality, and without prejudice. This should be done using the latest entertainment technology, thus enabling each lesson to come to life and envelop children, globally for free for those who cannot contribute financially.

We are rapidly growing our team and we are looking for like-minded individuals to bring their skills to push our mission forward. We value teamwork, honesty, and flexibility in the workplace, and create an environment for everyone to flourish.

What is it like to work at HOPE?

At Humanitarian Operations, we do things a little differently. We are done with corporate hierarchies and work in an agile, start-up, fashion. We celebrate everyone’s individuality and ideas as exactly what they are: valuable! The work culture is collaborative and relaxed. We encourage feedback and support each other to solve problems—always striving to be the best we can be. We are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products.