Facilities and Housekeeping Assistant - Lagganlia Outdoor Centre

Facilities and Housekeeping Assistant – Lagganlia Outdoor Centre

Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

15 per week

Lagganlia (Feshie-bridge, Kincraig, PH21 1NG
) is looking to hire a 15 hour per week, facilities and housekeeping assistant. Year round, permanent contract.

To be responsible for the general cleaning, practical laundry tasks and basic catering support within the Outdoor Centre in accordance with service standards and health & safety requirements, under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator. The role supports both school groups and commercial/hospitality guests, ensuring the facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming to a high professional standard. The post holder will handle cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and conscientious manner at all times, contributing to the delivery of an excellent visitor experience.

• Empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces, glass, floors, furniture, fixtures, and fittings across a variety of Centre buildings, including but not limited to accommodation, dining areas, communal spaces, and activity areas.
• Clean and disinfect all sanitary areas, toilets, showers, and changing facilities, replenishing consumables as required.
• Carry out emergency and reactive cleaning, including removal of spillages (including body fluids), post-activity clean-ups, and weather-related cleaning.
• Handle and store laundered and used linen, including receiving bed linen from an external supplier, and carry out basic in-house laundry for smaller domestic and activity items, in line with manufacturer's and infection control guidance, and ensuring presentation standards suitable for both school and commercial guests.
• Maintain guest bedding across the accommodation, which may include stripping and making beds (single, double and bunk), occasional mattress turning, and deep cleaning of duvets, pillows, and covers, ensuring they are clean, safe, and ready for incoming groups.
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of specialist areas such as drying rooms and outdoor equipment stores.
• Care for and maintain all equipment used in carrying out duties.
• Report safety or maintenance issues promptly to the Facilities Coordinator or other relevant staff.
• Support cleaning and domestic tasks in other Centre buildings as required.
• Inform an appropriate member of staff when security or safety risks arise, and take appropriate action when safe to do so.
• Deliver work to specification requirements and cooperate with performance measurement to ensure agreed standards are met.
• Provide courteous and professional assistance to guests and visitors when required, enhancing the Centre's reputation for quality service.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and safe working practices, including COSHH and infection control procedures.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work around and interact positively with guests of all ages, including children, young people, and adults in educational and hospitality settings.
• Applied knowledge of cleaning within Council policy, practices, and processes, supported by relevant training such as the BICS "Licence to Practice", REHIS food hygiene, and in house and corporate Health and Safety courses.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet operational demands.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and guest service.
• Willingness to undertake relevant professional development.

• The post holder will follow an agreed roster and work schedule, with flexibility required to meet operational demands such as guest changeovers, large group arrivals, and commercial bookings.
• Work involves physical activity,…