Assistant Technical Facilities Manager

Job Introduction

• 40 hours per week 

• 5 days out of 7 

• Between £33,000 and £35,000 per annum 

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Join Diageo as an Assistant Technical Facilities Manager – Edinburgh, Stirling & Pitlochery 

Are you ready to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the facilities that support some of the world’s most iconic whisky brands? Diageo is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Technical Facilities Manager to support the delivery of hard services across our Northern Scotland sites, spanning from Dalwhinnie to Brora. 

In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with our Technical Facilities Managers and wider team to ensure all statutory, mandatory, and reactive maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. You will help manage subcontractors, maintain compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and PPM schedules, and support robust environmental, health, and safety practices—including risk assessment management. 

If you’re passionate about facilities management and ready to take your career to the next level in a globally respected company, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll do: 

• Support Technical Services Delivery: Assist in managing hard services across sites, ensuring service excellence, statutory compliance, and alignment with policies and procedures. 

• Coordinate Maintenance Activities: Help oversee PPMs, reactive works, and technical service projects, including planning, costing, and execution. 

• Subcontractor & Engineer Liaison: Organise and support site visits, manage surveys, and coordinate risk assessments/method statements for both in-house teams and external contractors. 

• Provide Technical Support: Deliver first and second-line technical support, documenting issues and escalating complex problems as needed. 

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with users and stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and ensuring timely, needs-based support. 

What you'll bring:  

• Qualified Trade Background: Minimum City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanical or electrical discipline, with practical knowledge of EH&S and relevant legislation. 

• Technical & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, Legionella water quality, and asbestos management; NEBOSH/IOSH certification desirable. 

• Strong Organisational Skills: Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple workloads effectively under pressure. 

• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels and providing clear, professional support. 

• Digital Proficiency: Computer literate with solid experience using Microsoft Office and CAFM systems. 

• Flexibility & Mobility: Adaptable to changing job requirements with a clean driving license and willingness to travel across multiple sites. 

What we offer: 

Join Sodexo for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer: 

• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit. 

• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities. 

• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, and full training. 

Ready to be part of something greater? 

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.