At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver top-notch cleaning, catering, and housekeeping services in a stunning location.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
- Benefits: Earn £14.73 per hour with travel allowance and enjoy a unique work-life balance.
- Other info: Enjoy a 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off rotation for an ideal work-life balance.
- Why this job: Experience breathtaking scenery while making a real difference in residents' lives.
- Qualifications: A proactive attitude and a passion for customer service are essential.
General Assistant in Fort Augustus, Scotland
Pay: £14.73 per hour (Travel allowance provided)
Hours: 73.5 hours per week – 10.5hrs per day
Rotation: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off
Please note: This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be arranged by the company.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Fort Augustus in the Scottish Highlands, this is a unique opportunity to work in a truly stunning and remote location. Situated at the southwestern tip of Loch Ness in the Great Glen, the village is renowned for its iconic canal locks and breath‑taking scenery, perfectly positioned between Inverness and Fort William.
In this role, you will contribute to delivering an outstanding resident experience by helping to create a safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained environment where people can rest, recover, and thrive. With a genuine commitment to high standards across both catering and accommodation, you will play an important part in ensuring residents feel comfortable, supported, and cared for.
Role Overview
You will play a key role in delivering high standards of cleaning, housekeeping, and catering support across accommodation, communal, and service areas. The role requires a proactive, team‑focused approach to maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and customer service standards in line with contract requirements. Friendly, approachable, and attentive, you will engage positively with residents, responding to their needs and helping to create a warm, “home‑from‑home” environment.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver efficient cleaning and housekeeping services to agreed standards using available resources
- Maintain accommodation, communal areas, dining rooms, kitchens, and facilities in a clean and hygienic condition
- Carry out cleaning of floors, walls, surfaces, and service areas in line with schedules and procedures
- Service rooms and en‑suite bathrooms after guest departure, reporting any damage or issues
- Support laundry operations and assist with basic food preparation, service, and servery setup when required
- Clean and maintain kitchen, dishwash, pot wash, and dining areas to high hygiene standards
- Ensure stock levels of crockery, cutlery, and service items are maintained during service
- Dispose of and segregate waste and recyclables correctly
- Maintain chemical stores safely in line with COSHH regulations
- Report maintenance issues, defects, incidents, and customer feedback promptly
- Follow all Health and Safety guidelines
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