Job description
Housekeeping Assistant - Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross
Pitlochry Youth Hostel (Knockard Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5HJ)
Fixed Term Contract, Start date Immediate until 04/Nov/23
20 Hours
£10.75 per hour
This is a live-out position
Do you enjoy outdoor activities and exploring your surroundings in your spare time?
From cities to islands, beaches to hills or mountains and all points in between, our youth hostels provide the perfect base for field trips, activity breaks or cultural tours.
Hostelling is open to all. We are a non-profit charity and we take our responsibilities seriously, helping guests of all ages and backgrounds to discover and experience all that is Scotland.
Naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team. Someone who can support and respect their colleagues, as some of the teams live in depending on location.
About the role:
Reporting to the Hostel Manager, you will:
- provide cleaning and housekeeping of guests accommodations and public areas to a very high standard.
- may also assist with other departments to support as and when required
- take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety and security of the guests, employees, volunteers and visitor at all times.
- knowledge of COSHH legislation.
Additional Information:
- The role involves some degree of physical activities such as bed making of bunk beds with upper and lower beds, including stripping and turning beds.
- A successful candidate is required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
- You must be able to provide an evidence of your right to work in the UK prior to starting with us.
In return we offer:
- Membership of Hostelling Scotland - so you too can enjoy the wonderful locations of our hostels and experience the great service that our guests receive when it is your time away from work.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension and holidays
- Uniform is provided
Who we are:
Hostelling Scotland is a not-for-profit charity with over 60 youth and affiliate hostels. Since 1931, we have welcomed millions of visitors through our doors, helping them to ‘get outside’, to explore what Scotland got to offer, discovering the beautiful locations and the natural benefits of the great outdoors.