Maintenance Handy Person
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who we are?
The Scotsman Group is Scotland’s largest and most diverse hospitality group, with a collection of over 40 venues across Scotland including bars, restaurants, hotels and more.
We looking for an experienced Maintenance Handy Person to join our team in Edinburgh supporting our hotels in the City.
What is in it for you?
As part of Scotsman Hospitality, you will have access to the following benefits that include:
- Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
- 30% off of food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.
- Hotel and Apartment discounts.
- Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Portal.
- Staff meals on duty.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Career development through our Scotsman Steps training programme.
The Role:
Are you reliable, motivated and hardworking?
Do you have any building/trade experience or enjoy completing DIY projects in your spare time?
If the answer is yes then why not join our hotel maintenance team?
You will be required to complete general maintenance and this could be different general maintenance works around the hotels; examples of this could include general plumbing, joinery, tiling and some electrical work maybe required.
To join our passionate and dedicated team, our wish list includes:
- Previous building/trade experience or a basic rounded knowledge of DIY
- Good communication skills in order to respond promptly and positively to requests
- The position will require you to work independently (as well as within a team) so self-motivation is very important
Located in the historic Grassmarket Old Town area in the heart of Edinburgh, just a 2 minute walk from the historic Royal Mile.
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: Pubs, Bars & Nightclubs
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Handy Person roles across The Grassmarket Hotel'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 Pubs, Bars & Nightclubs.
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 £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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