Housekeeper

Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort; Calne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Company pension

Free parking on-site

Bowood House entry during open season

Golf membership discount

Spa treatments discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort is seeking reliable Housekeepers to join our friendly team in a rural Wiltshire setting. Roles can be full-time or part-time with rota-based shifts Monday to Sunday, designed to fit around your lifestyle.

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure guest bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas are presented to the highest standards, with attention to detail shaping memorable stays for our guests. Training is provided; previous experience is an advantage but not essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent eye for detail and high standards.
• Reliable, positive and a good team player.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and servicing guest bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas to an exceptional standard.
• Preparing rooms for arriving guests by ensuring every detail is perfect.
• Reporting maintenance issues or health and safety concerns promptly.
• Using and maintaining cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Providing friendly, professional service while respecting guest privacy.
• Working closely with the wider Housekeeping team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Join our friendly Housekeeping team and help create exceptional guest experiences in a beautiful countryside setting.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking Housekeepers to join our team. Whether you are looking for a full-time career or part-time hours to fit around your lifestyle, we would love to hear from you. Shifts are on a rota-basis Monday-Sunday.

As a Housekeeper, you will take pride in ensuring our guest bedrooms, bathrooms, public areas, and facilities are presented to the highest standards. Your attention to detail will play an important part in delivering memorable stays for our guests.

What you will be doing:

• Cleaning and servicing guest bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas to an exceptional standard.
• Preparing rooms for arriving guests by ensuring every detail is perfect.
• Reporting maintenance issues or health and safety concerns promptly.
• Using and maintaining cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Providing friendly, professional service while respecting guest privacy.
• Working closely with the wider Housekeeping team to maintain our high standards.

Our hotel is situated in a rural location, so your own transport is essential, as public transport options are limited. This role may particularly suit applicants living in Calne, Chippenham, Devizes, Melksham, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough, Swindon, Trowbridge, Bath and the surrounding Wiltshire area.

The successful applicant will:

• Take pride in their work and has an excellent eye for detail.
• Be reliable, positive and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Work independently and manage their time effectively.
• Have a great work ethic and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training is provided.

Why join us?

• Full-time and part-time contracts available.
• Full training provided – experience is not essential.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Beautiful countryside workplace.
• Opportunities to develop your skills within a respected hospitality business.

Benefits include:

• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time colleagues).
• Meals provided whilst on duty.
• Uniform supplied.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens during the open season.
• Highly discounted Golf Membership after successful completion of probation.
• Discounted spa treatments and 50% off Temple Spa products.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action.
• Company social events.

If you are looking for a role where your work is valued, you will be part of a welcoming team, and every day brings the satisfaction of creating a great first impression for our guests.

Among the finest luxury 4 star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one never to be forgotten. Located in Calne, the hotel is at the heart of the Bowood Estate, where we offer dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine and a very warm welcome. With our award-winning spa and championship golf course, a stay can be as busy or as relaxed as our clients wish.