Maintenance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Macdonald’s Maintenance Assistants play a vital role in delivering a great guest experience to all our guests. They have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach and a willingness to exceed our guest expectation. Often operating on the front line, they are real ambassadors of our company, and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.
Our Maintenance Assistants are hardworking individuals who can work on their own initiative and are key players within our maintenance teams.
This role is ideal for those currently in a similar role covering a broad range of maintenance tasks within a customer focused business. This position will include shifts working Saturday and/ or Sunday. Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods, including bank holidays.
Located in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, Macdonald Aviemore Resorts include luxurious hotels, woodland lodges, as well as restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, a cinema, a leisure centre and spa, championship golf course and other facilities. Aviemore is a mecca for outdoor activities & places to explore, there really is something for everyone no matter what your level or experience.
Please consider the above criteria carefully before starting your application, as when recruiting it’s important to us that we are the right choice for you, as well as you being the right choice for us. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests. Our people take pride in what we do, and the standards we expect. They are passionate about working with Macdonald Hotels and care about doing their very best for every guest.
Our benefits include: On site live in accommodation, Competitive Rates of pay, free meals when on shift, free use of leisure facilities within the Aviemore complex, Friends and Family discount on rooms at other Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, 25% discount on food, drink and spa treatments at any Macdonald hotels or resort, 15% off a round of golf at one of the best courses in Scotland, 15% off items in the shop, Employee Assistance Program, Wagestream
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aviemore, Highland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Assistant roles across Macdonald Hotels Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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