General Cleaner - Bodmin

National Trust; Lane End; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working when possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust locations

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a General Cleaner at Bodmin to help maintain our historic estate facilities. You will clean visitor spaces, toilets and staff areas, sweep floors, litter-pick, and assist with light maintenance while delivering welcoming service to guests.

Core days are Tuesdays and Saturdays with flexible hours; this permanent, part-time role offers practical hands-on cleaning across site buildings and outdoor spaces at Lanhydrock estate.

Qualifications

• Focus on delivering great service to visitors and colleagues.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Well-organised and adaptable to changing tasks.
• Willing to learn new cleaning skills and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean visitor areas and staff spaces, including toilets and break areas.
• Sweep floors and litter-picking both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain cleanliness standards and assist with minor maintenance.
• Answer questions from visitors and support other teams as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Organised

Adaptable

Willing to learn

Job description

General Cleaner - Bodmin

Employer
The National Trust

Location
Bodmin, Cornwall

Salary
£12.75 per hour

Closing date
28 Oct 2026

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Sector
Hotel jobs, Housekeeper, Housekeeping & Maintenance, Commercial Leisure, Attractions & Entertainment jobs, Cleaner

Job Type
Part Time

Job Details

Standard Information

• Job Title: General Cleaner - Bodmin
• We'd love to hear from you if you're:
• Focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• A team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• Well-organised and adaptable
• Willing to learn new skills
• Comfortable working in flexible and adaptable ways

About the Property

The Lanhydrock estate comprises a grade 1 listed mansion set in a 25-acre garden and surrounded by 910 acres of countryside. The property is presented today at its late Victorian zenith when it was the home of Thomas, 2nd Lord Robartes, his wife Mary, and their large family who were looked after by a staff of 80. The property offers a fascinating insight into the workings of a country estate, both above and below stairs.

The property welcomes around 500,000 visitors a year to its wider estate and 40,000 users to the trails. For more information about our property please visit our website.

Role Responsibilities

You'll help with the day-to-day presentation of the National Trust's buildings and outdoor spaces. You'll be turning your hand to all sorts of cleaning and minor bits of maintenance, making sure that all our facilities are kept in good working order. Duties include cleaning visitor and staff toilets and break areas, sweeping, litter-picking indoors and outdoors. You'll aim for the highest standards of customer service, speaking to visitors and assisting with queries. You might also get involved with general maintenance work and supporting other teams as needed.

Additional Information

You can view the full role profile in the attached document. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills, and experience listed; this is just to provide a full picture of possibilities in this role.

The National Trust's motto is 'For everyone, for ever'. We are working to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diversity and want everyone to feel welcome in our teams.

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (roles meeting salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to minimum criteria
• Flexible working when possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust locations

Application Details

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

The National Trust promotes diversity, inclusion, and is committed to fair recruitment. We prioritize safeguarding and will only consider suitable applicants.

Position Details

Location: Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 4DE

Contract: Permanent, Part-time (526 hours per year)

Ends: October 11th

Role focus: Practical skills and attention to detail to maintain a loved place. Online assessment required instead of a traditional application. Interviews scheduled for Monday, 19th October. Core days are Tuesdays and Saturdays, with flexibility.

Eligibility

Eligibility to work in the UK.

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