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Inverskilavulin; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Inverskilavulin is seeking an experienced Estate Housekeeping and Maintenance Caretaker for a live-in role near Fort William. You will manage day-to-day operations, ensure high presentation standards, and handle both housekeeping and basic maintenance tasks.

The position covers front-of-house and back-of-house duties, including guest liaison, contractor coordination, and grounds care. Accommodation is provided, with a salary up to £38,500 and statutory leave and sick pay entitlements.

Qualifications

• Experience in estate or hospitality housekeeping and live-in roles.
• Ability to manage guest interactions and respond to requests.
• Comfortable coordinating with contractors and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and presentation of the estate properties.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across interiors and guest areas.
• Carry out routine cleaning, laundry, and linen management.
• Inspect property interiors and exteriors for maintenance or safety issues.
• Perform minor repairs, plumbing checks, electrical checks, and garden support.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and maintenance materials.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues to minimize disruption.
• Coordinate with estate management on cleaning, repairs and events.
• Care for estate grounds including grass cutting and seasonal outdoor work.
• Liaise with guests for check-in, inquiries and issue resolution.

Skills

Housekeeping

Guest liaison

Contractor coordination

Property maintenance

Groundskeeping

Cleaning

Job description

Estate Housekeeping and Maintenance Caretaker

Company: Inverskilavulin

Salary: Accommodation provided (live-in), up to £38,500 salary. statutory entitlements for leave and sick pay.

We are looking for an experienced and capable caretaker (live-in) to take responsibility for the day-to-day running, presentation and upkeep of our private estate and self-catering accommodation near Fort William.

This is a hands-on role covering both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. It combines housekeeping, basic property maintenance, basic groundskeeping, guest liaison, contractor coordination and the practical organisation of the properties. The right person will be equally comfortable dealing professionally with a guest or contractor as they are cleaning a bathroom, changing beds, cutting grass or carrying out a minor repair.

Duties

• Take responsibility for the condition, presentation and smooth day-to-day operation of the properties.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all estate interiors, including bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and linen management with attention to detail.
• Conduct regular inspections of the property’s exterior and interior to identify maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Carry out maintenance tasks including minor repairs, plumbing checks, electrical troubleshooting, and gardening support as needed.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and maintenance materials to ensure readiness for daily operations.
• Respond promptly to any urgent maintenance issues or emergencies to minimize disruption and maintain safety.
• Collaborate closely with estate management to coordinate schedules for cleaning, repairs, and special events.
• Hands-on care and presentation of the estate grounds. Can include grass cutting, strimming and seasonal outdoor work.
• Liaise with guests for check-in, questions, requests and resolution of issues during stays.

Accommodation, couples and families

This role is live-in due to the nature of the job. We welcome applications from individuals, couples and families.

Where the successful candidate is relocating with a partner, there may be opportunities for the partner to undertake additional paid work on the estate on a separate flexible/casual basis, depending on their skills and the needs of the business. Any such work would be separately agreed and paid and is not a condition of the caretaker role.

Hours, leave and flexibility

The role is generally 9am-5pm. Reasonable flexibility is required because hospitality and property management do not always fit neatly within fixed hours and occasional guest or property matters may need attention outside normal working hours. Equally, on quieter days, the role may give way for you to have more personal time off. Flexibility and responsibility is key.

Paid annual leave is provided in line with the employment package and statutory requirements. Public and bank holidays are not automatically non-working days; holiday is provided as an annual entitlement and arranged around the needs of the business.

Application process

Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. Initial interviews will be conducted remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short assessment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.