Facilities Assistant

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

We will be working in the Building Services team based in Midlothian Schools, Scotland. Where we are responsible for bringing Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life—creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

• Undertaking minor maintenance work such as lamp changing
• Assisting with all aspects of the upkeep of the grounds, roadways and car parks, litter picking
• Fire & Emergency system testing
• Carrying out repairs to fixtures and fittings
• Water testing

• Experience of working within a school environment
• Experience of working within a maintenance environment
• Proven experience of working in a busy and demanding customer focused environment
• Demonstrable maintenance skills such as home maintenance, etc
• Ability to use office computer systems including e‑mail, spreadsheets, and databases

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents and parental bereavement leave)

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.