Destination Associates - Housekeeping

Scottish Canals; Fort Augustus; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Canals is hiring Destination Associates - Housekeeping for the Caledonian Canal Centre. Successful candidates will engage with visitors, maintain cleanliness, and handle various customer service duties throughout the tourist season, ensuring a memorable experience for guests. Full training will be provided, making this role ideal for passionate individuals interested in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for customer service.
• High standard of cleanliness and eye for detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in guest areas and back of house.
• Monitor accommodation supplies and oversee ordering.
• Assist in other departments as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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Client:

Scottish Canals

Location:

Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Scottish Canals is looking for Destination Associates - Housekeeping to join us at the Caledonian Canal Centre!

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join the team from Spring 2025 and throughout until October 2025 . If you’re interested in tourism, travel, international visitors, events, food & drink then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

From welcoming thousands of international visitors, to supplying information, serving customers, our destination assistants enjoy a wide range of fun and exciting responsibilities. You will assist customers with purchases, supply information, keep our attractions looking their best and help to ensure our visitors have a 5-star trip to remember.

Key Duties include:

• Performs cleaning duties in all guest areas and back of house.
• Monitoring and controlling accommodation supplies, and overseeing the ordering, delivery, and storage of all items.
• Stocking and maintaining an inventory of housekeeping supplies.
• Dusting furniture or fixtures and polishing them.
• Cleaning and sanitising showers, bathtubs, toilets and sinks.
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets, doormats, and rugs.
• Reporting breakages, damages, and safety issues for repairs.
• Assisting in other departments of the business when requested.

To be successful you will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High standard of cleanliness, with a keen eye for attention to detail
• The ability to deliver a professional service to customers
• The drive to work across various disciplines (gift shop, café, tourism, events, etc.)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• A sense of own initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible approach to the role

Previous experience in a similar role is welcomed, but not essential as full training will be given.

This role attracts a salary of £12.60 per hour. You will work on a rota which may include weekends and bank holidays.