Housekeeping Assistant

Taymouth Castle; Aberfeldy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Scotland is seeking dedicated staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in guest accommodations. Responsibilities include using appropriate cleaning materials, restocking items, and ensuring common areas are welcoming. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers competitive salary, staff accommodation, and a supportive work-family culture within a stunning location. The position is suited for individuals with the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Staff Accommodation

Uniform Provided

Free Meal on duty

Use of on-site staff gym

Access to staff activities

Discounted local accommodation for friends and family

Work-Family Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Calm, confident demeanor with a professional presentation.
• Ability to adapt working hours based on business needs.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the assigned areas.
• Expertly use cleaning materials for various tasks.
• Restock and maintain items in guest accommodations.
• Contribute to team meetings and assist in cleaning schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Discover the role

Ensure cleanliness, presentation and hygiene of your assigned area. Whether that be our wild retreat, one of the two comfort stations on the golf course, our team member spaces, the grand dining halls or one of our castle suites, or guest homes. Service our castle suites, guest homes and other guest spaces by following procedures clearly and attentively.

Removing all dust and debris by expertly using the correct cleaning materials required for each task. Vacuum floors, corridors and stairs, bedrooms and bathrooms, cleaning all surfaces and floors; showers, baths, basins and toilets; kitchens, windows and garden furniture. Refresh and maintain suites at various times throughout the day including evening turn downs. Restocking and replacing items in bedrooms and bathrooms, making sure everything is in its place and maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and presentation. Ensure guest areas are clean and looking their best, front entrance swept and welcoming, fires set ready for lighting, newspapers and magazines available, and flowers are fresh.

People are our priority, support with deep cleaning of other areas within the operation as and when required, and as directed by management. Monitor stock levels and assist with the inventory, restocking and receiving of items to ensure the smooth running of the residential services department. Attend and contribute to departmental meetings and wider business meetings, where necessary. We do the right thing. Continual product quality standards: procedures are observed daily. Follow and accurately complete cleaning schedules and checklists for each area of the business you are involved with.

Uphold our exceptional standards while demonstrating passion and flare in the pursuit of service excellence. We respect people, places, and culture and as an Ambassador of Taymouth Castle – spokesperson, advocate, and supporter. Actively involved in the day‑to‑day operation through observance, collaborating proactively with team members across our wide range of facilities. Contribute at departmental and the wider business meetings where necessary.

Based within the castle or at various locations throughout the estate. Although much of your time will be spent indoors, some time may be spent outdoors. This role can involve long periods of standing, walking and bending.

Discover you

Deliver refined, personalised, anticipatory service with a vision for quality and excellence. Attention to detail with a warm, casual style letting your genuine personality shine through. Calm, confident and discreet, taking huge pride in your presentation. Exemplary time management and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision. Adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business. Ability to adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, as and when required and during emergencies or busy seasons.

Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specialises in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high‑end resort residential niche with 30 world‑class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world‑class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world‑class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

Spanning 8,000 majestic acres, Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is a private residential, golf and sporting community with a rehabilitated historic 19th‑century castle in the Western Grampians of Scotland. The newly reimagined castle and surrounding community will feature signature five‑star amenities, programmes and services of a Discovery club with a grand Scottish flair.

Discover our Benefits & Perks

Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a ‘lifestyle.’ Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

• Competitive Salary
• Staff Accommodation on a fixed term
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on‑site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• Work‑Family Culture

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.

Close to the A9. Perth (1 hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5 hours), Glasgow (2 hours).