Grounds Keeper and Handy Man

HIJOBS; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A holiday accommodation provider in Inverness is in search of an experienced grounds keeper and handyman. Responsibilities include tree management, general maintenance, and safety checks on lodge amenities. The position offers 30-40 hours per week, allowing for flexibility based on preferences. Candidates with a strong maintenance background and a proactive attitude are encouraged to apply. This role is key to maintaining the standards as the site prepares for a new hotel launch.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree management, basic landscaping, and machine maintenance.
• Ability to use chainsaws and log splitters safely.
• Understanding of health and safety standards on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage tree care and perform ground clearing duties.
• Maintain lodge amenities and oversee electrical and gas safety.
• Conduct general maintenance including painting and emergency repairs.

Skills

Tree management

Basic Ground Clearing Duties

Using chainsaws and Log splitters

Basic Landscaping

Running checks on Machines

Health and Safety compliance

General maintenance

Job description

Lodges on Loch Ness is a Holiday let site of Canadian Log Cabins, soon to be 9, as we prepare to launch our 15 bedroom hotel, Restaurant and Bar, we are looking for a grounds keeper and Handyman to join the ever growing team.

Lodges on Loch Ness is an award winning Holiday accommodation in Foyers, over the last 4 years the new owners have brought the levels of accommodation to a very high standard, purchasing all 6 Lodges from individual owners and bringing back to its former glory, as a single site.

With the purchase of the Lodges it also brought back more maintenance and more work needed on the grounds. As the business has grown, the constant high levels occupancy bring with it more wear and tear, so experienced people are needed to constantly keep the standards high.

As we prepare the site to launch the Monboddo Hotel (previously the Craigdarroch) in Spring 2026, we want to make sure we have the right team in place.

We are looking for someone experienced in the following:

• Tree management.
• Basic Ground Clearing Duties.
• Using chainsaws and Log splitters.
• Basic Landscaping.
• Running checks on Machines, Lodge amenities, Waste control, Electrical and Gas safety.
• Job includes occasionally helping clean Hot Tubs & Saunas.
• All decking to be cleaned regularly.
• Making sure the site has a constant supply of Logs for guests to use.
• Ensuring the private road is in a good state of repair, using equipment owned by the company.
• Making sure Health and Safety on site is as it should be.
• General maintenance – Painting, emergency tiling, basic Joinery, emergency plumbing, repairs mainly.
• Emergency call outs – this would be paid over and above any salary.

This is just a list to give you an idea of what we would expect you to do, there may be things we have forgotten to add to the list, more in depth discussion would be had at an interview.

The job is offered on a 30-40 hours per week basis, depending on your preferences. If you are experienced enough, you will understand there is always something needing done on site.

Kindest Regards,

Tony