Facilities Operatives (UHI North, West and Hebrides)

University of the Highlands and Islands; Fort William; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is looking for 2 Facilities Operatives at the Fort William campus. Responsibilities include providing maintenance support, ensuring the security and upkeep of buildings, and managing building systems. Candidates should have a full driving licence, experience in building maintenance, and good communication skills. Benefits include 45 days annual leave, pension scheme, and various staff support programs.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Family friendly leave provisions

Employee Assistance Programmes

Lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and experience in routine building maintenance.
• Basic IT skills and excellent communication are essential.
• A First Aid certificate and Fire Warden experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient facility maintenance support to the College.
• Ensure security and general appearance of buildings are maintained.
• Ensure building systems operate at optimum efficiency.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience in building maintenance

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

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.

Facilities Operatives

Reference no. NWH FO 01

Salary range

Duration Permanent

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

Location Fort William

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