Maintenance Operative
- Posted:
- October 31, 2025
- Closing Date For Applications:
- November 20, 2025
Location: Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Scotland
Position: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + gratuities (see below for details)
About the Property and Maintenance Team
At Skibo Castle, our Property Maintenance team plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional experience for our members and guests. Their expertise ensures the seamless operation of the Club through the ongoing maintenance and preservation of buildings and amenities across our breathtaking 8,000-acre estate. From the historic foundations of Skibo Castle, dating back to the 1200s, to sensitively restored landmarks such as the swimming pool and Equestrian Centre, and the modern functionality of contemporary additions like the Clubhouse, the team is entrusted with the care and upkeep of some of the estate’s most iconic and essential spaces.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks across the Club’s property portfolio, ensuring all facilities are maintained to the highest standard.
- Coordinate work schedules with the Property Coordinator and guest service departments to minimise disruption for members and guests.
- Work to a shift pattern that includes late shifts and one weekend in four; when on back shift, provide on-call support for any business-critical emergencies.
- Respond promptly to maintenance issues, fault finding, and urgent repairs as required.
- Deliver practical, cost-effective solutions while maintaining the quality and presentation standards expected at the Club.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external contractors, providing support and guidance to apprentices or junior team members when required.
About You
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a general trade, maintenance, or construction environment, ideally within a hospitality, facilities, or estate setting.
- Broad practical skills and an adaptable approach to varied maintenance and repair tasks.
- Dependable, organised, and conscientious, with a strong sense of pride in your work.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team, using initiative to solve problems effectively.
- Skilled at prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Physically capable - comfortable with lifting, working from heights, and adapting to different working environments.
- Good understanding of health and safety practices; first aid certification desirable.
- IT literate, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office for record-keeping and reporting.
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to maintenance issues.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and estate presentation.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with colleagues, guests, and contractors.
- A focus on delivering a safe and seamless experience across the estate.
What We Offer You
- Share of gratuities
- 33 days annual leave pro-rata
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly support
- Life assurance
- Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
- Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare and discounts on high street retailers
- Local staff transport service - details can be found here
- Meals on shift are provided free of charge
- Complimentary use of staff gym
- 'Refer a friend' bonus scheme
- Staff events
- Long Service Awards
"Our Maintenance Technicians are essential to the smooth running of our facilities team. Working alongside a dedicated group of professionals, they help preserve the charm and integrity of this historic castle and estate, ensuring everything is in top condition to impress our members. No two days are alike—there’s always a new challenge or opportunity to grow, with exciting projects on the horizon.”
Jack Weatherall, Head of Property
Gratuities
Gratuities (tips) are passed directly to staff and paid to all employees on a pro-rata basis regardless of their role.
Our Values
- Seamlessly Connected We are joined up in how we operate and look after our colleagues, members, and guests.
- Go Beyond We have a drive and energy to do things better.
- Make Their Day We anticipate the needs of our colleagues and members to bring joy.
- Our People Uncommonly committed people with a passion to deliver and delight.
- Our Estate Appreciating our incredible environment in which to perform - both at Skibo and the wider Highlands.
- Personalised Magical Moments Creating personalised moments tailored for each colleague, member, and guest.
How to Apply
Please send us your CV and a covering letter which responds to the below:
1. What does taking pride in your work mean to you, and can you give an example of when you demonstrated it?Closing Date For Applications: November 20, 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and welcoming as we can for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from. If there is anything at all we can do to help you feel comfortable and show off your best side during the process, please do let us know.
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