Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Final date to receive applications: 21 August 2026

Department: Property & Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skibo Castle, Highland

Reporting To: Head of Property & Maintenance

Compensation: £28,080 / year

The Property & Maintenance team at Skibo plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running and presentation of the estate. From the historic fabric of the Castle to the modern facilities across the Club, the team is responsible for maintaining a wide range of buildings and amenities to the highest standards.

Working across our 8,000-acre estate, the team supports the upkeep of everything from guest-facing spaces to behind-the-scenes infrastructure, ensuring a safe, well-maintained and seamless environment for members, guests and colleagues alike.

As a Maintenance Operative
, you will support the day-to-day upkeep of the estate, carrying out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across buildings and facilities
• Responding to maintenance issues and completing fault finding as required
• Working closely with the Property Coordinator to prioritise and schedule work
• Supporting a range of departments to minimise disruption to members and guests
• Delivering practical, high-quality solutions in line with estate standards
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external contractors
• Providing support to apprentices or junior team members when required

This role operates on a shift pattern, including late shifts and one weekend in four, with on-call responsibilities for urgent issues when required.

• Experience in a general maintenance, trade or construction environment
• Broad practical skills across a range of maintenance tasks
• Good understanding of health & safety practices (First Aid desirable)
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting
• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Reliable, organised and takes pride in high standards of work
• Able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills when working with colleagues and contractors
• Physically capable and comfortable working in a variety of environments

You don't need to meet every point listed above to be a great fit for the role. Instead, focus on showcasing your strongest skills, experience and personal qualities - we're interested in what makes you a great fit for the role and how you can contribute your unique strengths to our team.

• Share of gratuities
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly support
• Life cover
• 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
• Meals on shift provided free of charge
• Complimentary use of staff gym
• 'Refer a friend' bonus scheme
• Staff events
• Long Service Awards

Don't forget to check out our Benefits section on the Homepage for more details!