Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance; Port Ellen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious hotel on Islay is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to support team operations. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, performing minor repairs, and assisting with facility maintenance to ensure safety and compliance. Candidates should have relevant experience in hospitality, knowledge of health and safety legislation, and strong communication skills. This full-time role encourages life on the vibrant island of Islay, making it a unique career opportunity.

Benefits

Accommodation (dependent on availability)

Use of Championship Links Golf Course

Team social events throughout the year

Team assistance scheme for support

Discounts for dining at restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry preferred.
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• Willingness to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintain equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and troubleshoot faulty equipment.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and upkeep.

Skills

Experience in hospitality

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Ability to diagnose practical problems

Excellent property maintenance skills

Computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Job description

Maintenance Assistant | Another Place - The Machrie | Hotel Maintenance

Wild coastlines, big skies and a close-knit island community set the rhythm of daily life on Islay. The roll of waves, breeze‑blown dune grasses, and call of seabirds make up a rich island soundtrack. It’s a haven for people who live and breathe the outdoors. Exhilarating and revitalising, vibrant and relaxed - the wonder of the wilds here is limitless.

Set within this captivating landscape lies Another Place – The Machrie. Originating from the Gaelic term ‘machair’, meaning ‘the linking stretch of land that joins the grassy dunes with the shoreline’, The Machrie offers elevated comforts and unforgettable experiences.

Our Maintenance Assistant role:

We’re looking for a dependable and energetic Maintenance Assistant to support our team with general upkeep, machine inspections, and inventory management. You’ll have a blend of responsibilities, related to both vehicle operations and equipment maintenance, and will be on hand to ensure that our hotel is safe, compliant, and welcoming for team and guests.

As our Maintenance Assistant, you’ll be:

• Conducting routine inspections, regularly reviewing and inspecting equipment, machinery and systems, to ensure they remain in good working order.
• Performing minor repairs and adjustments and troubleshooting any faulty equipment or machinery.
• Maintaining cleanliness and order in work areas, ensuring proper storage of tools and equipment and assisting with general upkeep.
• Monitoring and reporting on the condition of maintenance supplies and equipment and ordering new items as needed.
• Assisting in the upkeep of buildings and surrounding areas (e.g., painting, basic plumbing or carpentry tasks) and providing general facility maintenance.
• Ensuring that all safety standards are followed and reporting any hazards or safety concerns.
• Assisting with preventative, planned and reactive maintenance needs.
• Lending a helping hand with room set‑ups for events.
• Ensuring that any requests in the maintenance log are completed in a timely manner.
• Supporting with outdoor garden work as required.

Please note, this is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week.

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Experience in a similar industry (hospitality preferable)
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation for both driving and maintenance tasks
• Ability to diagnose and repair day‑to‑day mechanical/practical problems and make any necessary repairs correctly and safely
• A willingness to follow instructions, lead by example, and work well within a team
• Excellent skills in property maintenance and renovation such as re‑decoration, electrical, basic plumbing and tiling
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional experience you’ll need:

• Previous experience of island living, or equivalent (desirable).
• A valid driving licence, and relevant driving experience.
• Hobbies or interests in the following areas: the outdoors, outdoor instructing, writing, natural history, geology, marine science, animal science, photography, and documentary filmmaking, or equivalent (desirable).

Life at Another Place – The Machrie

On Islay, The Machrie embraces all‑season island living. With long winters, limited entertainment, and few distractions, it requires an appreciation and resilience for rural life.

Due to the hotel’s remote location, you will require a valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle. We also offer team accommodation within same‑sex residences (where possible).

As a team, we work together to deliver memorable moments for our guests to immerse themselves in the vibrancy of island living, and it’s our strong sense of community and our wider connection to the residents and natural beauty of Islay, that allows us to offer a space where outdoor living and indoor comforts coalesce – where both guests, locals, and team can rest, play, work, gather, and make the most of what matters.

What we’ll offer you in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the West Coast of Scotland
• A welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Accommodation (as required, dependent on availability)
• Excellent career prospects in an ever‑expanding organisation
• Use of our Championship LinksGolfCourse (7,000 yards from the back trees, rated one of the world's top 100), regardless of ability
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place – The Machrie, Another Place – The Lake, SeaSpace, and Watergate Bay Hotels
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our variety of restaurants (including 18 Restaurant and Bar)
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. With far-reaching views stretching across the golf links and Laggan Bay, you’ll never be short on inspiration. Life at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity.

If you come alive in nature and have a genuine desire to expand your hospitality skills in a location where your attitude and experience truly matter, Another Place - The Machrie is the place for you.

If you would love to join us as our Maintenance Assistant, apply now and be part of our journey at Another Place – The Machrie, a wonderful place to work.