Building Services Officer (BSO)

Application Deadline: 17 August 2025

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Thornton Campus

Reporting To: Catherine Stevens

Compensation: £22,282 / year

Description

🏢Building Services Officer
📍Hugh Baird College | Thornton Campus
💼 Full -Time | Permanent | 35 hours per week
💷£22,282.03 + shift allowance
📅 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 
💼 Local Government Pension Scheme
🎁 Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team 

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

About the Role

Are you passionate about maintaining a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment? Join our team as a Building Services Officer (BSO) and play a crucial role in ensuring the proper maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our College facilities. 

As a BSO, you will work alongside colleagues to undertake maintenance, repair, security, and groundskeeping tasks, contributing to the overall well-being of our facility and its occupants. 

This role offers a dynamic work environment across various campuses, with responsibilities including janitorial duties, statutory compliance, security, and performance reporting. If you have experience in a similar role and are committed to providing excellent service, we would love to hear from you!

Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key holder and manage building access
• Perform routine inspections and security checks
• Operate and monitor fire and intruder alarm systems
• Conduct compliance testing (e.g. emergency lighting, fire extinguishers)
• Support reception areas and manage deliveries
• Carry out basic maintenance and janitorial tasks
• Assist with audits and inter-site deliveries
• Work alongside contractors on major projects

What We’re Looking For

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• SIA training/qualification/licence
• Health & Safety awareness
• NVQ Level 2 in a maintenance-related trade
• Experience in facilities management, ideally in an educational setting
• Familiarity with CCTV systems and incident management

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Competent in using helpdesk and electronic systems
• Excellent customer service
• High standards, accountability, and integrity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College? 

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you: 

Generous holiday allowance Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.   Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.   Medicash Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.   Professional Development We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.   Industrial Commercial Updates Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.   Reward and Recognition Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.   Health and Wellbeing You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.   Travel You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.   Retail Discounts You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.