Facilities Operatives; UHI North, West and Hebrides

UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Reference no.

Reference no. NWH FO 01

Salary range

Duration

Duration Permanent

Working hours

Working hours 45 hours per week, split over 2 part-time positions

Location

Location Fort William

Closing Date

Closing Date 9am, Monday 5th January 2026

Position: We are seeking 2 Facilities Operatives to be based at our Fort William campus.

Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for providing efficient and effective facility maintenance support to the College, ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards and that building systems operate at optimum efficiency.

Qualifications,

Experience and Skills:

The successful candidates will hold a full driving licence (occasional travel to other centres will be required) and have experience of carrying out routine building maintenance activities and facilities services provision. Basic IT skills, the ability to communicate efficiently at all levels, and a friendly, customer focussed and flexible approach to work are all essential in this role. A First Aid certificate and Fire Warden experience is desirable.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Benefits of working for us:

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme