Housekeeper

J D Wetherspoon; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meal

Staff discount 20%

Night shift premium

Bonus scheme 19%

Guaranteed hours

Paid holiday

Free shares

Loyalty rewards

Job summary

The Shrewsbury Hotel in Shrewsbury is seeking a reliable Housekeeper to join J D Wetherspoon's team. You will clean all guest areas to high standards, assist with keeping corridors and public spaces pristine, and help maintain a welcoming environment for guests.

Training is provided, and there is a clear path for progression within the company. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, on-duty meals, staff discounts, and flexible hours to fit around other commitments.

Job description

Job Ref

665654

Job Title

Housekeeper

Pub

The Shrewsbury Hotel, Shrewsbury

Salary

£12.81

Closing Date

02-10-2026

Vacancy Description

The ideal applicant

We`re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working teams. No experience is needed, just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure. As a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills you`ll need to succeed.

Whether you`re looking for a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if you`re reliable, friendly and love working as part of a team - this role could be perfect for you.

This role is not suitable for under-18s because of lone working. There may be other roles available, including front-of-house and kitchen roles.

What’s in it for you?

• competitive rate of pay
• a free meal and a drink, when working
• 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests), when not working
• £1 extra per hour, for hours worked during midnight-5.59am
• bonus scheme - earn up to 19% of your pay
• availability of guaranteed-hours contracts and variable-hours contracts
• paid holiday
• free shares (after a qualifying period)
• loyalty reward scheme

The role

At a glance, your role is to clean all areas of the hotel thoroughly, with the aim of enhancing the guests` experience by having excellent standards of cleanliness at all times.

Duties Include

• interacting politely with guests - greeting them, saying `thank you` and `goodbye`
• servicing bedrooms and all other areas of the hotel in line with our standard operating procedures
• completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks, as required
• following correct procedures when using cleaning chemicals and equipment
• monitoring cleaning supplies and notifying the manager when more are needed
• storing all laundry correctly and completing relevant documentation
• adhering to stock-control procedures and maintaining security of stock at all times
• reporting any security issues, safety hazards, accidents, incidents and/or maintenance issues to the manager on duty
• completing required induction, role‑specific and ongoing refresher training and contributing to continuous improvement

Progression and development

• structured on-the-job training.
• apprenticeships and management academies.
• cross-training into other areas (bar, floor, kitchen).
• opportunities to progress into team-leader and management roles and beyond.

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome.

When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

Hours Per Week

8

Monday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Tuesday Hours

Flexible

6:00

Wednesday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Thursday Hours

Not required

Flexible

Friday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Saturday Hours

9:30

13:30

Sunday Hours

10:30

14:30