SITE CARETAKER

Calanais; Callanish; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Work Scotland Accreditation

Living Wage commitment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Opportunity to care for a heritageSite

Job summary

The Calanais Visitor Centre is seeking a part-time Site Caretaker to keep the venue clean, safe and welcoming for visitors and staff. The role combines cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance and general maintenance to uphold high standards at this internationally significant site.

This 20-hour-per-week post (five days with possible Saturday) offers flexible hours; the fixed-term contract runs until 31 March 2027, with potential extension for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a janitorial, caretaking, facilities, maintenance or similar role.
• Ability to undertake general maintenance and practical repair tasks.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, carrying, bending and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional early morning, evening or weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and housekeeping in public, staff and operational areas.
• Facilities and maintenance tasks across the site and grounds.
• Grounds maintenance to keep the Visitor Centre grounds well presented.
• Health, safety and security duties including routine checks and emergency procedures.
• Support visitor experience and assist with events and site operations.

Skills

Caretaking

Janitorial

Facilities maintenance

Cleaning

Grounds upkeep

Safety awareness

Job description

Calanais, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/11/2026

Join our team at the Calanais Visitor Centre and help us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our visitors and staff. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking individual who takes pride in their work and has excellent attention to detail.

SITE CARETAKER, THE CALANAIS VISITORCENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLEOVERVIEW

Aboutthe Calanais Visitor Centre

At the CalanaisVisitor Centre, we are committed to preserving, researching and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones. Our vision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community and the wider world.

Weare proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity,operates within a culture of respect and creates a welcoming environment forall employees.

RolePurpose

The Site Caretaker plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for visitors, staff and volunteers. Therole combines cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance and general maintenance duties to ensure the Visitor Centre buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will be proactive, practical and able to work independently, taking pride in the presentation and upkeep of this internationally significant visitor attraction.

This role will involve a combination of planned routine tasks and responding today-to-day operational requirements.

Therole is 20 hours per week over 5 days and may include working on a Saturday. Preferred hours are 8am-12noon, but hours can be flexible for the right candidate.

Therole is fixed term until 31 st March 2027, however there is a possibility this may be extended.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleaningand Housekeeping

• Cleanpublic, staff and operational areas in accordance with cleaning schedules andoperational requirements.
• Vacuum,sweep, mop and maintain floors and surfaces to a high standard.
• Cleanand sanitise toilets and washrooms, replenishing consumables as required.
• Emptywaste and recycling bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Undertakeperiodic deep-cleaning tasks and clean internal windows and glass surfaces.
• Maintainentrance and external visitor areas, including litter picking and presentationof outdoor spaces.
• Monitorcleaning stock levels and advise when replenishment is required.
• Usecleaning products and equipment safely and in accordance with COSHH procedures.

Facilitiesand Maintenance

• Carryout minor repairs and general maintenance of buildings, fixtures, fittings andfurniture.
• Assistwith routine maintenance tasks across the site and grounds.
• Conductregular inspections and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Supportthe setup and breakdown of events, meetings and conferences where required.
• Assistwith the unloading and storage of deliveries.
• Undertakeroutine building checks and maintain accurate records as required.

GroundsMaintenance

• Ensurethe Visitor Centre grounds are well presented at all times.
• Undertakeroutine grounds maintenance, including vegetation control.
• Carryout minor repairs to outdoor furniture, benches, fencing and visitorinfrastructure.
• Ensurepathways, entrances and external areas are clean, safe and fit for purpose.

Health,Safety and Security

• Followall health and safety policies and procedures.
• Supportroutine safety inspections and checks including fire safety, emergencylighting and other building compliance checks as required.
• Reporthazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Followlone-working, keyholding and alarm procedures where required.
• Assistin maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff and volunteers.
• Participatein emergency procedures and evacuation processes when required.
• Actas key holder and respond to emergency call outs as part of a team.

VisitorExperience

• Contributeto delivering a high-quality visitor experience through the presentationand upkeep of the Centre.
• Providea friendly and helpful presence for visitors when required.
• Supportcolleagues across the organisation during busy periods and special events.
• Assistwith car park and site operations when required.
• Provide Duty ManagerCover when required

Requirements

PERSONSPECIFICATION

EssentialSkills and Experience

• Experiencein a janitorial, caretaking, facilities, maintenance, cleaning or similarrole.
• Abilityto undertake general maintenance and practical repair tasks.
• Abilityto maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Goodunderstanding of workplace health and safety.
• Abilityto work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Goodcommunication and teamwork skills.
• Abilityto undertake the physical requirements of the role, including lifting,carrying, bending and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexibleapproach to working hours, including occasional early morning, evening orweekend work.

DesirableSkills and Experience

• Experienceworking in a visitor attraction, hospitality venue or public building.
• Knowledgeof COSHH and safe working practices.
• Experienceof keyholding responsibilities.
• Experiencecarrying out routine building checks and maintenance inspections.

PersonalAttributes

• Reliable,trustworthy and punctual.
• Practicaland proactive approach to work.
• Takespride in maintaining high standards.
• Ableto work using initiative and solve problems.
• Flexibleand adaptable to changing operational requirements.
• Acollaborative team player who values inclusivity and respect.

WHATWE OFFER

Atthe Calanais Visitor Centre, we believe in creating a supportive, rewarding andinspiring workplace. We offer:

• FairWork Scotland Accreditation and Living Wage commitment.
• Personaland professional development opportunities.
• Asupportive and inclusive working environment.
• Recognitionand reward for contributions and achievements.
• Theopportunity to help care for one of the UKs most important heritage sites.

Questions?

Noquery is too small or not worth asking, so please get in touch with ClairePurdy, General Manager, at [e-mail] for more information