Hotel Housekeeping Room Attendant

The Newt in Somerset; Castle Cary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A luxury country estate in Castle Cary seeks a dedicated Housekeeping Room Attendant to maintain cleanliness and provide a memorable guest experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically fit, and capable of working both independently and in a team. This position offers a competitive hourly wage along with various employee benefits, including complimentary gym access and discounts on estate services.

Benefits

Complimentary gym access

50% off Spa Treatments

30% discount at restaurants

Up to 30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for cleanliness and attention to detail are essential.
• Must be physically fit and able to stay on feet throughout the day.
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of guest rooms to high standards.
• Support team members and listen to guests' needs.
• Work collaboratively with the housekeeping team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Guest-focused approach

Adaptability

Job description

Hotel Housekeeping Room Attendant

Salary: £12.48ph for over 21s, £11.44ph for 18-21s, £9.50ph for under 18s plus tronc and benefits

Hours: 30 hours over 4 days

Shift: 8am - 4pm, with rotational weekends

Licensing: A driving license is required for this role

Advert closes: 20th September 2025

Our Room Attendants: We are searching for enthusiastic room attendants to join our friendly housekeeping team at The Newt in Somerset. Taking responsibility for the cleanliness of our beautifully designed bedrooms, our room attendants are perfectionists with an exceptional attention to detail. A thorough and supportive training programme will be provided from day 1, equipping you with all the tools and skills you need to do your role.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and exclusive 50% off Spa Treatments
• Discounts for shopping in our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for online purchases
• Exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff, plus a 30% discount at our restaurants
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and partner gardens including Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal on shift, prepared with fresh estate produce by our staff chefs
• Recognition through our colleague program “Newt Awards” with rewards including a complimentary hotel stay
• Employee Support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• A team that enjoys monthly activities and estate-wide events
• Access earnings at any time with Wagestream and nationwide brand discounts
• Up to 30 days annual leave for full-time team

What we’re looking for

• Someone with a passion for cleanliness and an eye for detail
• Physically fit and able to stay on their feet throughout the day
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to listen to guests and team needs and adapt accordingly
• Guest-focused, engaging and welcoming to guests and team members
• Due to the size of the estate, a UK Driving License is required

Where you’ll be working

Our Housekeeping Team are central to our guests’ experience. Reporting to the Executive Housekeeping Manager, you will be part of a large, supportive and friendly team dedicated to making each guest’s stay memorable. Standards are at the heart of what we do; this is a hands-on role where teamwork is essential.

About The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within rolling fields and steeped in history, our luxury country estate offers refined elegance with acres of gardens, pathways, and exhibitions open 364 days a year. Our hotel provides a home-away-from-home experience with impeccable service and an ambiance of sophistication. Behind the scenes, teams across Housekeeping, HR, Finance, and Farming collaborate to deliver growth, development, and innovation.