5 Property jobs in Auchterarder, Perth And Kinross

Main Purpose of the Role

• The management of our Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance Contracts for mechanical systems (for example: water management (L8), gas safety management, ventilation systems, LEV & fume cupboards, swimming & hydrotherapy pools, commercial catering equipment, etc).
• Reviewing any servicing reports, interpreting results and instructing any remedial action required.
• Providing practical knowledge of plumbing and water systems, suggesting solutions to resolve issues identified.
• Auditing of our mechanical systems throughout the property estate to inform future programmes of upgrade works required.
• Ensuring all documentation is submitted on time and is acceptable.
• Auditing contractors to ensure they are carrying out their statutory duties and highlighting any non-conformities to the relevant Compliance Officer.
• Ensuring all remedial works are completed promptly and efficiently.
• Developing and maintaining an asset register of all mechanical plant and equipment including provision of associated drawings used within the property estate.
• Ensuring the maintenance of accurate records for all property compliance works providing data, performance indicators and reports as required.
• Checking and validating contractor applications for payment.
• The procurement of competent contractors.
• To support with the management of other planned preventative disciplines as required.

Skills & Experience Required

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Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 7 public holidays
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time (remove if not relevant)
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Next Steps

For an informal discussion and more information in relation to the post, please contact Alistair Stuart, Senior Compliance Officer (Mechanical) on 07788 145379 or email AJStuart@pkc.gov.uk

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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland form. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.