Site Caretaker

Join our team at the Calanais Visitor Centre and help us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our visitors and staff. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking individual who takes pride in their work and has excellent attention to detail.

20 HOURS PW, FIXED TERM UNTIL 31^ST MARCH 2027
£15,413 PER ANNUM

JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE
OVERVIEW

About
the Calanais Visitor Centre
At the Calanais
Visitor Centre, we are committed to preserving, researching and sharing the
rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones. Our vision is to
create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection
between the site, the community and the wider world.

We
are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity,
operates within a culture of respect and creates a welcoming environment for
all employees.

Role
Purpose
The Site Caretaker
plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment
for visitors, staff and volunteers.

The
role combines cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance and general maintenance
duties to ensure the Visitor Centre buildings, grounds and facilities are
maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will be proactive,
practical and able to work independently, taking pride in the presentation and
upkeep of this internationally significant visitor attraction.

This
role will involve a combination of planned routine tasks and responding to
day-to-day operational requirements.

The
role is 20 hours per week over 5 days and may include working on a Saturday.
Preferred hours are 8am-12noon, but hours can be flexible for the right
candidate.

The
role is fixed term until 31^st March 2027, however there is a
possibility this may be extended.

Reports
to: General Manager
Direct Reports: None

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleaning
and Housekeeping

Facilities
and Maintenance

Grounds
Maintenance

Health,
Safety and Security

• Follow
  all health and safety policies and procedures.
  
• Support
  routine safety inspections and checks including fire safety, emergency
  lighting and other building compliance checks as required.
  
• Report
  hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
  
• Follow
  lone-working, keyholding and alarm procedures where required.
  
• Assist
  in maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff and
  volunteers.
  
• Participate
  in emergency procedures and evacuation processes when required.
  
• Act
  as key holder and respond to emergency call outs as part of a team.
  

Visitor
Experience

• Contribute
  to delivering a high-quality visitor experience through the presentation
  and upkeep of the Centre.
  
• Provide
  a friendly and helpful presence for visitors when required.
  
• Support
  colleagues across the organisation during busy periods and special events.
  
• Assist
  with car park and site operations when required.
  
• Provide Duty Manager
  Cover when required
  

Requirements

PERSON
SPECIFICATION

Essential
Skills and Experience

• Experience
  in a janitorial, caretaking, facilities, maintenance, cleaning or similar
  role.
  
• Ability
  to undertake general maintenance and practical repair tasks.
  
• Ability
  to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
  
• Good
  understanding of workplace health and safety.
  
• Ability
  to work independently and manage workload effectively.
  
• Good
  communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Ability
  to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including lifting,
  carrying, bending and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  
• Flexible
  approach to working hours, including occasional early morning, evening or
  weekend work.
  

Desirable
Skills and Experience

• Experience
  working in a visitor attraction, hospitality venue or public building.
  
• Knowledge
  of COSHH and safe working practices.
  
• Experience
  of keyholding responsibilities.
  
• First
  Aid qualification.
  
• Experience
  carrying out routine building checks and maintenance inspections.
  
• Relevant
  practical or trade qualification.
  

Personal
Attributes

• Reliable,
  trustworthy and punctual.
  
• Practical
  and proactive approach to work.
  
• Takes
  pride in maintaining high standards.
  
• Strong
  attention to detail.
  
• Able
  to work using initiative and solve problems.
  
• Flexible
  and adaptable to changing operational requirements.
  
• A
  collaborative team player who values inclusivity and respect.
  

Benefits

WHAT
WE OFFER

At
the Calanais Visitor Centre, we believe in creating a supportive, rewarding and
inspiring workplace. We offer:

• Fair
  Work Scotland Accreditation and Living Wage commitment.
  
• Personal
  and professional development opportunities.
  
• A
  supportive and inclusive working environment.
  
• Recognition
  and reward for contributions and achievements.
  
• The
  opportunity to help care for one of the UKs most important heritage sites.
  

Questions?

No
query is too small or not worth asking, so please get in touch with Claire
Purdy, General Manager, at [email protected] for more information