Seasonal housekeeping and general assistant - united kingdom, perth, perth and kinross

job reference: pershkga12222

position: seasonal housekeeping and general assistant (casual)

locations: perth youth hostel, perth college uhi (ph1 2ga)

contract: casual agreement, proposed start date 19/jun/22 until 31/aug/22.

hours per week: various hours

pay: £9.75 per hour

accommodation: this is a live-out position.

join our team, with an adventurous spirit, to help our guests discover and experience the real scotland through hostelling with us whilst you can also enjoy exploring cities, hillwalking, climbing and many other outdoor activities and explore amazing surroundings in your spare time.

as a non-profit charity with people and communities at our heart, we also give people, who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the chance of a well needed break to explore and experience scotland or to develop their skills for life, learning and work through our youth programmes.

working with hostelling scotland is more than just a job. become an ambassador for scotland and make a difference!

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.

ideally suitable applicant will have:

a passion in providing first class guest experience
flexibility in your approach to adapt to all situations including changing workload and demands
a ‘can-do’ attitude, willingness to learn and keen attention to details

previous cleaning/housekeeping experience, preferably in similar hospitality surroundings would be advantageous.

we can offer:

comprehensive induction and work related training
supportive culture with regular and open communications
employee assistance programme for your health, wellness and well being
uniform is provided

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.

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.

how to apply:

if you would like to join us, please forward your application to noel mcneilly, student residence manager:

perthresidencemanager@hostellingscotland.org.uk.

you can also visit our website www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/careers to learn about how we process job applicants’ information and apply through our website.

please note hostelling scotland operates a policy where only successful applicants will be contacted. if you do not hear from us within two weeks of application you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

hostelling scotland has a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

scottish youth hostels association (trading as hostelling scotland) is a registered scottish charity, no. sc013138 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in scotland, no. sc310841, registered office 7 glebe crescent, stirling fk8 2ja

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