Jobs

Exciting opportunity available as we prepare for the opening of The Inverness Castle Experience later this year!

We are seeking up to four Caretakers and welcome part-time or full-time applications from reliable and proactive individuals to join our team at The Inverness Castle Experience.

Excellent benefits including 35 days holiday per year, pro rata, local government pension scheme, positive team culture and respectful values.

This vital role ensures the smooth day-to-day operation, safety, cleanliness and overall presentation of the site. Responsibilities include carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance, conducting regular building safety checks and maintaining high standards of cleanliness across both public and staff areas.

We offer a variety of permanent, full-time, part-time and relief positions, with working hours between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Sunday.

Key Duties

1. Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and I-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.

2. Complete and keep up-to-date the mandatory training required for this position, in compliance with High Life Highland’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

3. Follow any operational guidance, procedures and undertake all health and safety checks and responsibilities as delegated by the Manager.

4. Undertake daily pre-opening checks to ensure the facility is safe, secure, clean and ready for visitors.

5. Carry out planned preventative maintenance as scheduled in the site PPM programme.

6. Perform routine building and site inspections, including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and health and safety compliance inspections.

7. Maintain accurate records of all checks and ensure corrective actions are logged and completed.

8. Record and report maintenance issues on Concerto and escalate where necessary.

9. Check for cleanliness and safety on a regular basis and ensure safe method of work is achieved.

10. Support preparations for large events, including set-up, derig and equipment checks

11. Ensuring cleanliness and basic maintenance of areas of all external areas.

12. Attend any training online or in person, and attend meetings as requested by management.

13. Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Inverness Castle Experience and High Life Highland as a whole.

14. Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.

15. Provide support to other departments and assist other areas of High Life Highland as and when required, with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness.

16. Work on a rota basis, which will include some evenings, weekends and bank holidays, ensure you are up to date with your rostered shifts and give advance notice of any leave requests for consideration.

17. Update yourself regularly and undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken.

For full details of the role click on the link to our website and the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application Deadline: Monday 15/09/2025