Facilities Team Leader

Job Title: TMC Facilities Team Leader
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum plus benefits
Shifts: Monday to Friday Days only
Responsible for:
* Maintenance, repair, and fault finding of fixed and mobile plant and infrastructure
* Supervision and monitoring of contractors and third-party stakeholders
Job Function
To oversee and perform maintenance, repair, and fault-finding activities across all infrastructure systems. Provide operational support to the maintenance and production teams on a shift basis to ensure train service delivery is maintained. Deputise for the Facilities Manager as required.

Main Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Oversight
* Deputise for the Facilities Manager and act as the first point of contact for the Facilities Technicians.
* Ensure shift coverage is maintained; fill roster gaps and assign tasks as needed.
* Attend to complex faults and mentor the Facilities Team.
Maintenance Planning & Delivery
* Assist in planning and executing both planned and reactive maintenance and minor works.
* Ensure availability of labour, materials, plant, and equipment to meet delivery standards and budget.
* Support the Facilities Planner with coordination of maintenance and external contractors.
Contractor & Compliance Management
* Manage contractor induction processes and ensure risk assessments, method statements, and permits are in place.
* Supervise contractors on-site, including call-outs and issuance of relevant work permits (working at height, hot work, track possessions, etc.).

Technical Duties
* Carry out routine preventative and corrective maintenance and fault finding (electrical and mechanical).
* Infrastructure responsibilities include:
o Civil & Building Fabric
o Fixed & Mobile Plant
o ICT & Security Systems
o HVAC and Electrical Systems
o Specialist Rail Equipment (Bogie Drop, Wheel Lathe, MRX, etc.)
o Permanent Way Systems (Track, points, crossovers, 25kV OLE)
o Soft Services (Pest control, vegetation, landscaping)
o General Maintenance Tasks (Lighting, plumbing, painting, PAT testing, fire alarms)
Data & Systems
* Record all inspections, maintenance, and repairs using SAP for audit and tracking.
Health, Safety & Environmental
* Participate in winterisation/summerisation, including snow clearance and de-icing.
* Conduct building services and plant room checks to ensure operational infrastructure.
* Assist in waste management and ensure compliance with Hitachi procedures.
* Support Business Assurance with safety tours, inspections, and contractor audits.

Additional Duties
* Operate forklifts and battery vehicles within depot as per procedures.
* Travel occasionally to support other TMC locations across the UK.
* Promote continuous improvement by sharing knowledge across sites.
* Support IWFM accreditation efforts and undertake additional duties as directed by line management.

Essential Criteria
* Experience working at height
* Maintenance of safety-critical machinery
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* General routine building maintenance in an industrial environment
* Electrical wiring and installation experience

Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline
* City & Guilds Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent

Desirable Competencies & Licenses
* Intermediate IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Ability to read schematics and electrical circuit diagrams
* Understanding of building systems and construction techniques
* Familiarity with safety-critical systems and equipment
* 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification

For more information about this role and how to apply please contact
Email: (url removed)
Telephone: (phone number removed)