FACILITIES ASSISTANT

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• POSITION: FACILITIES ASSISTANT.
• PAY RATE: £11.25 per hour.
• OVERTIME: Paid at x1.5 basic rate for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
• CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent.
• CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours per week (Full Time).
• EXAMPLE SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Thursday 7.45am - 4.45pm / Friday 7.45am - 1.45pm.

We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable person, to join our FACILITIES / MAINTENANCE TEAM, assisting with carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance throughout our production and site facilities.

The successful applicant will need:

• Previous experience within a general maintenance role, i.e. plumbing, electrical, woodwork, mechanical engineering, etc.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Good communication skills; with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• A focused approach and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload effectively and multi-task.
• Flexibility with shift patterns, as there will be a requirement to work out with factory hours.
• Full Driving Licence is essential for this role.

The role will involve a wide range of maintenance duties, including:

• Fault finding and problem solving.
• Repairs of site equipment, machinery and buildings.
• Maintenance of internal / external site services and areas.
• Scheduled breakdown cover, plus participation in project work and programmes.

BENEFITS:

• 30 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
• Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.

RIGHT TO WORK: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK. This can be obtained by being a UK citizen or by having UK Settlement Status.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV on-line or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.

LOCATION: Clachan, Cairndow - the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).

N.B: There is no live-in accommodation available.

N.B: We are unable to provide relocation assistance.

N.B: Due to the working environment / equipment, Basic Disclosure Checks via Disclosure Scotland will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £11.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Clachan, Cairndow, PA26 8BL for this job?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person