Based: Elgin, Moray
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Has reporting: none
Salary: £10.90-£12.50 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 35 hours per week
(flexible hours available)
About Us: Gairland is a property development and management company with a diverse portfolio spanning commercial and residential holdings. We specialise in bringing old and interesting buildings back to life, with a strong focus on delivering excellent service to our tenants. Our commercial portfolio is concentrated in Moray (specialising in serviced offices, with further retail, hospitality and mixed-use units), with additional substantial residential holdings in the Northern Highlands.
We are proud to be a living wage employer.
The post holder will be based in Elgin, Moray.
About You: Gairland is seeking a friendly and professional caretaker to help maintain our property portfolio across Moray. The successful applicant will have a wide range of hands-on skills and good communication.
Duties and responsibilities include:
• General upkeep and cleaning of our buildings
• Gardening and performing landscape duties
• Inspecting the buildings, including heating, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required
• Monitoring cleaning materials and tools, reordering as required
• Thorough cleaning capabilities and attention to detail
• Adhering to the company’s safety policies to create a safe working environment for everyone
Skills and qualifications required:
• Basic DIY skills and in-depth understanding of maintenance procedures
• Problem-solving skills for addressing safety and maintenance concerns
• Understanding of the safe use of basic gardening machinery such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and strimmers
• Organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills
• People skills for positive dealings with our tenants
• Full UK driving license is essential for this role
Gairland is an accredited living wage employer.
To apply, please submit your CV and a one page covering letter to email@gairland.com with ‘Property Caretaker’ and your name in the subject.
Get in touch
We’re here to help you find the right space for you, your family, and your business. Our holdings are spread, but focus mainly on residential and commercial projects in Caithness and Moray. Our mission is to create great, natural and enjoyable places. Please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team, we’d be happy to show you around our spaces.
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