Job Description

Grade TR01: 24,927 per annum basic salary plus 7,300.05 per annum (compulsory 7.5 hours per week contractual overtime) (total salary 32,227.05 per annum)

Corporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance Services

Full-time: 35 hours per week plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime (42.5 hours per week)

Open-ended (permanent)

We are now looking a Compliance Operative to join our multi-disciplined maintenance team.

The Opportunity:

Maintenance Services currently employ a mix of 85+ trades, semi-skilled and trade apprentice staff within its department who are responsible for the service and repair of over 500 buildings within the University of Edinburgh estate.


We now require a Compliance Operative to join our Compliance Team. You will be joining a team that caries out Statutory Compliance checks including but not limited to periodic emergency light testing, water safety checks and fire alarm testing.


Wide range of candidates welcome. Full training will be provided.


A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement to drive University vehicles.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Smart technology skills including smartphone and tablets. Working to deadlines and prioritising tasks. Willingness to perform physical tasks. Knowledge of the Health and Safety at work Act 1974. UK driver's licence.
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How to Apply:

Please apply online including uploading your current CV and cover letter.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).


The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

28 November 2025

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