Facilities Technician (Plumber)

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships.  As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, manages large transport infrastructure projects and is responsible for delivery of a long-term multi-modal transport strategy for the West of Scotland.

About the Role 

We have a great opportunity to join the Customer Services department as we continue to improve service delivery to our stakeholders.  The role will involve supporting the Facilities department to provide both hard and soft services within the facilities team.

The key responsibilities of the role are set out in the job description and include:

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance, inspections and response to emergency calls within SPT properties ensuring that work is administered and recorded.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance, alterations, modifications and small installations of plumbing systems.
• To react to emergency requests for water ingress and leaking pipework.
• Carry out work on buildings, equipment, and infrastructure within SPT properties to ensure fixed assets are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Supporting minor project works such as upgrading of SPT facilities, office moves and rerouting of plumbing pipework.

 About You

The successful candidate will have general plumbing experience and working in a maintenance environment along with excellent communication, interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills.  You will have the ability to work both on your own initiative and equally be able to collaborate with others within the team.  You will have good organisational and planning skills and be skilled with workplace paperwork and systems.  You will be flexible and motivated to meet the growing operation of the department and wider organisation.

Full time hours will be 35 hours per week on a Monday to Friday basis and you will be based at Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

Please note, this position falls into the medium-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random and for-cause testing procedures.

What we can offer you

• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression.
• 33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance Cover.
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus one for a member of your household.
• Discounted Season Rail/Bus Tickets – maximum of £600 towards the cost of an annual rail or bus ticket.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistant Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union.

How to Apply?

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 1 December 2024. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

As part of the recruitment process you will require to successfully pass both the aptitude test and a medical examination that will include a test for alcohol and drugs.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background.   If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you.   SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms.   This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers.   This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.  By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.