FACILITIES ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
- 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
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for FACILITIES ASSISTANT roles across Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd (Clachan, Cairndow)'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 General.
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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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