Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel Housekeeper

NHS Golden Jubilee; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is recruiting a Housekeeper to join our Housekeeping Team. You will help deliver a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, guests and visitors across our facilities.

Working in a fast-paced hospital setting, you will clean guest bedrooms, public areas and service zones to a high standard, use cleaning equipment safely, and report maintenance issues promptly. Flexible working options are available to support staff needs.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working within housekeeping in a hotel or other guest accommodation environment.
• Demonstrates good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knows day-to-day housekeeping duties and cleaning procedures.
• Able to work in a team and use own initiative.
• Excellent organisation and ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Understands confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining guest bedrooms to a high standard.
• Keeping public areas, corridors and service areas clean and accessible.
• Using cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Carrying out scheduled cleaning per NHS Scotland specification and infection prevention.
• Maintaining housekeeping trolleys and stock levels.
• Reporting maintenance issues promptly.
• Responding to guest requests professionally.
• Supporting efficient operation of the housekeeping service.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Communication skills

Housekeeping procedures

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Job description

About Us

At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we'are proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a modern, national facility with state-of-the-art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.

About Us

At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we'are proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a modern, national facility with state-of-the-art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper to join our Housekeeping Team, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness, comfort and service that our patients, guests and visitors expect.

The Housekeeping Team plays an important role in ensuring a welcoming, safe and professional environment throughout the hotel and public areas. By maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards, the team contributes directly to the overall experience of guests and supports the reputation of NHS Golden Jubilee.

About The Role

As part of our Housekeeping Team, you will support the delivery of a clean, safe and welcoming environment for guests, conference delegates, patients and visitors. You will work closely with Housekeeping Supervisors, Managers and colleagues across the hotel to ensure high standards of cleanliness are consistently maintained.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and supportive environment where your contribution will directly influence guest satisfaction and help maintain the high standards expected across our facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Cleaning and maintaining guest bedrooms to a high standard.
• Ensuring public areas, corridors and service areas remain clean, tidy and free from obstruction.
• Using housekeeping equipment and cleaning products safely and effectively.
• Carrying out scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Specification and infection prevention requirements.
• Maintaining housekeeping trolleys and stock levels.
• Assisting with room set-up changes and deep-cleaning activities when required.
• Reporting maintenance issues, damage or incidents promptly.
• Following housekeeping security, key control and lost property procedures.
• Responding professionally to guest requests and helping to resolve issues.
• Contributing to departmental meetings and supporting the efficient operation of the Housekeeping service.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working within housekeeping in a hotel or other guest accommodation environment.
• Demonstrates good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Has knowledge of day-to-day housekeeping duties and cleaning procedures.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative.
• Has good organisational skills and can adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Is committed to delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

It Would Be Advantageous If You Have

• An SVQ Level 2 qualification.
• Experience working within a 4-star hotel or NHS environment.
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, buffers or steam cleaners.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• You will be proactive, reliable and customer-focused, with the ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns and maintain excellent standards in a busy environment.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Visas and immigration - GOV.UK