Job Description

Venue Facilities Technician

Ingliston, Edinburgh

Full time permanent role

Salary 27,500 - 29,000

Normal Hours: Monday to Friday 7.00am- 3.30pm with a paid 30 minute lunch break and a paid 15 minute morning break.

Some weekend and occasional evening/overnight working will be required to support events, for which time in lieu will be given. Increased hours may be available during summer months, which may be paid as overtime at the discretion of line management. This role will work as part of the "on-call" team rota when requested.

About RHASS

RHASS is Scotland's agricultural charity and is the leading voice for Scottish agriculture and the rural community. Founded in 1784 with the guiding principles to promote the regeneration of rural Scotland, those principles still ring true today. Today and in the future, the charity strives for new ways to preserve, educate and support the industry and people who live and work in the Scottish countryside, by uniting communities and investing in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment. RHASS is the charity who puts on the Royal Highland Show at it's home venue the Royal Highland Centre, showcasing the very best in farming, food and rural life at Scotland's largest outdoor event.

About the Royal Highland Centre

RHC is Scotland's largest events venue and welcomes over 1 million visitors a year, in 2023 we hosted over 150 events including the Royal Highland Show, Connect Festival, Paolo Nutini, The Killers, Scottish Motoring Show, Terminal V, ComicCon, EH1 Festival, Super Car Experience Days, Truck Fest, Scotland's leading and biggest agricultural Show - the Royal Highland Show and many more across our 280-acre site. We continue to grow, develop, and invest in our offering, making the Royal Highland Centre one of the most sought-after venues within Scotland across all industry sectors.

Our Values

At RHASS we embody four key values that inspire and guide us in everything that we do.

We

Celebrate

- Embrace every achievement and cherish our heritage; our success is a shared journey that deserves recognition and joy.

We are

Courageous

- Dare to lead, innovate, and break new ground.

We

Empower

- Seek out ways to support and uplift each other.

We are

Resourceful

- We sustain our charity through creative thinking, and integrity.

Job Purpose

Work as part of the Venue Facilities Team to ensure that the venue is presented and maintained to the highest levels for all of its users (staff, tenants, event organisers, visitors and guests etc.). The Royal Highland Centre includes 4 main exhibitions halls, 87 ancillary buildings and 280 acres of Showground which hosts the prestigious Royal Highland Show as well as numerous other diverse events.

What You'll Do

Assist in the maintenance/presentation of the showground all year round

Support the venues requirements across a busy and diverse event calendar

Support the delivery of events through setup preparation and covering the hours of event build and break periods

Complete regular building, ground and plant inspections

Ensure that all relevant statutory and procedural records are maintained in accordance with Royal Highland Centre procedures

Support the delivery of the Royal Highland Show

Regularly review risk assessments and safe systems of work in line with your daily tasks

Carry out various horticultural tasks including but not limited to:

o Weed killing

o Grass and turf repairs

o Bedding and potting of plants

o Edging of lawn areas

Other Duties:

Complete general repairs across the venue and report progress via the RHASS task management system

Good knowledge of building management systems including: fire panels, intruder alarms, air handling and conditioning units, electrical service and lighting

Be able to deliver in-house event set ups including: barrier configurations, room set ups, AV equipment, using plant equipment, hanging and removing drapes and marking out

Work as part of the "on-call" team rota when requested

Utilise and support the venue permit to work system

Champion our Health and Safety policy across all activities

Report any damage or defects identified to the site coordinator

To undertake any training required for the post, as defined by the Venue Facilities Manager

Any other task reasonably requested by your line manager

What You'll Bring

Experience working in a relevant role, in a busy and demanding customer focused environment

Ability to work under own initiative, as well as part of a team

Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals including; directors, other staff, contractors, tenants and clients

A 'can do' attitude

Ability to deal with situations as they arise within scope of the role and follow the chain of command procedures as appropriate

Proven reliability and punctuality

Forklift accreditation

First Aid at work training (can be provided if necessary)

Full UK Driving License

Benefits:

Annual holiday entitlement starting at 30 days per annum, including public holidays and up to 4 discretionary Directors days to be taken between Christmas and New Year
Contributory pension scheme under which the Society contributes 10% of basic salary on the provision that you contribute 6%.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/06/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,500.00-29,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 19/06/2025