We currently have the following opportunity:
Assistant Compliance Officer - PKC13934
£38,310 - £42,252
Pullar House, Perth
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Us as an Assistant Compliance Officer (Mechanical)
Do you want a role where your work directly helps keep others safe at work?
Are you looking to build a career in compliance and property safety?
If so, this could be the role for you.
At Perth & Kinross Council, we are committed to keeping our properties safe, compliant and well maintained. As an Assistant Compliance Officer, you’ll play a key role in making this happen.
Why join us?
Perth & Kinross Council’s Property Services department provides professional services for the development, management and maintenance of a significant and diverse portfolio of public buildings. This includes secondary, primary and nursery schools, residential care homes, offices, day care facilities, civic buildings, and a wide range of other non‑domestic properties.
The department brings together building management, design, construction, maintenance and procurement functions to ensure that all buildings are safe, legally compliant, well‑maintained and fit for purpose.
This is a chance to be part of a team that protects people.
You’ll help ensure that critical safety checks for mechanical systems are completed properly and recorded accurately.
We’ll also support you. You’ll gain valuable experience in compliance, develop technical knowledge, and be part of a team that values collaboration, learning and doing the right thing.
What will you be doing?
The post holder will ensure that all servicing paperwork is accurate, complete and compliant with relevant legislation, standards and organisational policies, contributing to the safety and regulatory compliance of mechanical systems such as heating, gas, water systems, ventilation and commercial catering equipment.
Your work will include:
- Reviewing and checking servicing and maintenance documentation to ensure it is accurate, complete and compliant with legal and contractual requirements
- Maintaining and updating compliance records and systems, ensuring all documentation is correctly stored and accessible
- Identifying and escalating any issues, missing information or non‑compliance
- Supporting the delivery of compliance work, including instructing and monitoring works, tracking progress, and validating contractor payments
- Managing and reporting on compliance data, including tracking outstanding items and supporting audits
- Liaising with contractors and internal teams to obtain information and support compliance activities
- Assisting in monitoring compliance performance and identifying trends or recurring issues
- Supporting procurement activities, including preparing tender documentation and evaluations
- Contributing to improving processes, systems and ways of working, while developing knowledge of compliance standards
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
What kind of person are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in getting things right.
Ask yourself:
- Do you notice when something doesn’t look right?
- Are you organised and able to manage your workload?
- Can you work through information carefully and accurately?
- Are you confident following things up and asking questions?
- Do you want to learn and develop in a compliance role?
If yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our Values – what matters at PKC
At PKC, how we work is just as important as what we do. We look for people who demonstrate our key behaviours:
- Working together – you support colleagues and build good relationships
- Respect and care – you take pride in doing the right thing
- Integrity – you are honest and accountable in your work
- Improvement – you are open to learning and doing things better
- Customer focus – you understand the impact of your work on residents
Your role plays a part in keeping people safe. That matters.
What you can expect from us
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities to learn and develop
- A role where your work has a real impact
- Flexible and fair working arrangements
- A commitment to your wellbeing and professional growth
Essential Requirements
- HNC or equivalent in a building services or plumbing & heating related discipline
- Experience working within a building services, facilities management or estates environment
- Good knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review technical documentation (accuracy is a critical and non-negotiable requirement for this role)
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience producing compliance reports, performance data and audit information
- Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and asset or facilities management systems (e.g. CAFM)
- Valid UK driving licence
Desirable Requirements
- Knowledge of relevant compliance regulations and standards, including the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Codes of Practice and guidance
- Experience working with contractors or within property services/estates
- Familiarity with asset management systems
Ready to apply?
If you want a role where detail matters, safety comes first, and your work makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Lynn McGeorge, Property Compliance Team Leader, on 07747 631036 or email [email protected].
Due to the school summer holidays, interviews are likely to take place week commencing 20 July 2026.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.
