Maintenance Officer / Caretaker
- Isle of Skye, Western Isles
- Permanent
- Nov 12, 2026
Maintenance Officer / Caretaker
Isle of Skye, Scotland
£26,890 - £31,671 + 35 Hours per Week + Pension + Long-Term Job Security + Excellent Work-Life Balance
Are you a hands-on, practical individual looking for a secure, long-term position where you can become a valued member of a close-knit team?
Would you like a rewarding and varied role where your work genuinely makes a difference, with the opportunity to enjoy life in one of Scotland's most beautiful locations?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation on the Isle of Skye, offering excellent job stability, a supportive working environment and the chance to play an important role in the day-to-day running of its facilities.
Whether you're already living on the Isle of Skye or looking to relocate to the Scottish Highlands for a change of lifestyle, this position offers the opportunity to establish a long-term career in a beautiful and unique setting.
In this role, you will become an integral part of the Estates team, taking responsibility for a variety of maintenance activities across the organisation's buildings, grounds and facilities.
You will enjoy a varied working day, carrying out general repairs, preventative maintenance and grounds upkeep, while working alongside a friendly team to ensure the facilities remain safe, welcoming and well maintained.
The ideal candidate will have good practical skills, some experience in general maintenance or caretaking, and most importantly, a positive attitude and a desire to become a valued, long-term member of the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking stability, job satisfaction and the chance to make a genuine contribution to an organisation that plays an important role in its local community.
The Role
*Secure, permanent position within an established educational organisation.
*35-hour working week.
*Varied general building and facilities maintenance.
*Carrying out minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
*Grounds maintenance and general upkeep.
*Supporting health and safety across the facilities.
*Working alongside contractors and other members of the Estates team.
*Opportunity to become a valued and integral part of the organisation.
The Person
*Experience in general maintenance, caretaking, facilities, building maintenance or a similar practical role.
*Good hands-on skills and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
*Full driving licence.
*Looking for a secure, permanent and rewarding position.
*Living on the Isle of Skye or genuinely interested in relocating to the area.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Isle of Skye, Western Isles
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£26,890 - £31,671 per annum + Security, Work Life balance, Pension
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Education
Discipline
BBBH282396_1794495916
Reference Number
12 Nov 2026
Posted
George Halfacre
Recruitment Consultant
