Facilities and Groundworks Assistant

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality organization is seeking a Facilities and Groundworks Assistant to ensure exceptional maintenance and guest satisfaction across various properties. The ideal candidate will perform diverse tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and more, while also adhering to health and safety standards. This role offers a flexible schedule and a supportive team environment, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Highlife Gym Membership

Online Clothing Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and guest services.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform various maintenance tasks with care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of presentation and safety.
• Carry out maintenance across accommodations and infrastructure.
• Respond to maintenance requests from hospitality team.

Skills

Teamwork

Proactive maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical tasks

Carpentry

Painting

Health & Safety Knowledge

Energy efficiency practices

Job description

Facilities and Groundworks Assistant - WildLand Cairngorms

One Wild Team

“In nature, nothing stands alone. The whole supports the parts, and at the same time, the parts support the whole. And they do so effortlessly.”

The Role

This role is integral to maintaining WildLand's high standards of presentation, safety, and guest satisfaction across our boutique hotel, exclusive use property, and cottages. You will play a key role in ensuring that our people, places, and processes reflect the highest standards of care, sustainability, and hospitality.

You will demonstrate our values and align with our Purpose, Vision, and Brand, as well as the behaviours of One WildLand Team and One Wild Way.

Key Responsibilities

1. Be a role model of WildLand Leadership and teamwork
2. Align with our People Ethos and Health & Safety requirements
3. Be first point of contact for all maintenance matters for our Hospitality and staff properties
4. Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance across guest accommodations and estate infrastructure.
5. Liaise with external contractors and ensure all maintenance work meets operational, safety, and environmental standards.
6. Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests from the hospitality team, ensuring minimal disruption to guests.
7. Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks with precision and care.
8. Monitor and maintain heating systems, water treatment, security systems, and estate vehicles.
9. Perform visual property checks on a weekly basis.
10. Implement a PPM schedule.
11. Partner with Housekeeping, Front of House, and Chef Teams to enhance the overall guest experience.
12. Identify and implement opportunities for energy efficiency and sustainable practices.

Our Offer

This position is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and results driven team within a growing company. Alongside competitive pay and pension, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Highlife Gym Membership (after qualifying period)
• Online Clothing Discount

Becoming part of WildLand is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland. Come and make a difference with us.

Location: Working across multiple WildLand sites within the majestic Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

Hours: 40 hours per week; permanent; full time or part time; flexible working available. Includes weekend work.