Maintenance​/Handyman

Maintenance & Handyman Technician

Luxury Hospitality Venue | North of Scotland

Maintenance & Handyman Technician

North of Scotland

Permanent, Full-Time (4 Days Per Week)

We are seeking a skilled and practical Maintenance & Handyman Technician to join our team at a prestigious luxury hospitality venue in the North of Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson looking to utilise their broad maintenance skills within a unique and high-end environment while enjoying a four-day working week.
Reporting to the General Manager or Estate Manager, you will be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and presentation of guest accommodation, hospitality facilities, and associated properties, ensuring the highest standards are maintained at all times.
The role requires a hands-on individual who takes pride in their work, can work independently, and enjoys solving problems across a variety of maintenance disciplines.

• Carry out general maintenance and repair works across hotel, accommodation, and estate properties.
• Perform minor plumbing, joinery, painting, decorating, and basic electrical maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance issues before they become significant problems.
• Maintain guest rooms, public areas, staff facilities, and external grounds to a luxury standard.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from management and operational teams.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors when specialist repairs are required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Assist with seasonal property upkeep and improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and stock levels of tools and materials.
• Participate in an on-call rota and respond to urgent maintenance issues when required.

• Background in a recognised trade such as joinery, plumbing, electrical, building maintenance, or similar.
• Proven experience carrying out general property maintenance.
• Strong practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• Full UK driving licence. Own transport preferred due to location.
• Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities.

• Experience working within hospitality, hotels, estates, or luxury residential properties.
• Trade qualifications (City & Guilds, SVQ/NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent).
• Health & Safety qualifications.
• PAT testing, basic electrical certification, or similar maintenance-related qualifications.

• Four-day working week.
• Typically 40 hours per week, worked across four days.
• Participation in an on-call rota for emergency maintenance requirements.
• Occasional weekend and evening work required to support operational needs, events, and urgent maintenance issues.
• Flexibility during peak hospitality seasons is essential.

The successful candidate will be a dependable, self-motivated tradesperson who enjoys variety in their work and takes pride in maintaining exceptional standards. You will understand the importance of guest experience in a luxury hospitality environment and play a key role in ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional, and impeccably presented.

• Competitive salary.
• Four-day working week.
• Beautiful working environment in the North of Scotland.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff meals whilst on duty.
• Employee discounts and hospitality benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established luxury venue.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

If you are an experienced tradesperson seeking a varied and rewarding maintenance role with an excellent work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.