Arrivals & departures (Facilities)

Purpose:  To give guests visiting Leuchie house a pleasant experience by ensuring guests are given assistance with belongings from/to their transport on arriving and departing Leuchie house. Ensuring luggage and belongings are taken to/from bedrooms in a timely manner and where applicable staying guests are offered a complimentary vehicle wash prior to leaving at the…

Changing the water filter

These instructions must be followed at all times and care must be taken to avoid spillages while carrying out this task   The water filter is sited in the generator room in the corner next to the boiler ventilators. It is prominent by being coloured blue and is shaped long and narrow. Shut off water…

Cleaning the grease trap

Collect the equipment required from the workshop and close doors to stop the spread of the smell.    Check with the catering staff to ensure the timing is appropriate for cleaning out the grease trap.    Connect the tubing to the end of the metal pipe which runs from the grease trap.    Remove the…

Dealing with an electrical tripped switch

If the power goes off completely then the generator should click in restoring the house to full power. Some items may require resetting such as the fire alarm booster boxes on the second floor and in the training room. Guest’s air mattresses may also require resetting.  If the electricity goes off in an area and…

Locking up and opening of the building

Locking up Starting at the top of the building walk around all bedrooms ensuring where fitted window shutters are closed and fastened, radiators are turned down to frost setting or number one, all sockets are switched to the off position, lights are off, and doors are closed.  In the TV lounge, quiet lounge, activities room…

Plant rooms

Plant rooms should be checked on a regular basis to ensure not only that all plant is operational and in good working order but also to ensure areas are clean, tidy and therefore reducing the fire risk. Areas which require checking are the boilers, hot water cylinders and Pumps and the generator. LPG reading should…

Recycling and waste disposal

Glass & cans are collected in the kitchen and staff room and are to be emptied by a member of the facilities team on a regular basis and when asked by the catering team. These are to be taken to the appropriate recycling bins in the courtyard at the rear of the house. When the…

Workshop Area and Storage

Purpose: To maintain a safe and tidy work area for the facilities team to use for carrying out general repairs and storing tools. The store area is to be used for the storage of tools, bulbs, lamps, painting tools and gardening tools etc.  Procedure: Only tools owned by Leuchie are to be used and stored…

Access & egress during adverse weather

In order to maintain safe entry and exit into and from Leuchie House during periods of adverse weather such as Ice, Snow, Falling Leaves, Heavy Rains and High Winds the following procedure should be followed During periods of forecast snow and ice the drive will be treated with salt at the end of the Facilities…