Housekeeping Assistant

The Headland Cornwall; Newquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Gym access

Spa discounts

On-site parking

Discounted surf lessons

Shared gratuities

Job summary

The Headland Cornwall is seeking a detail‑oriented Housekeeping Assistant to join our team. You will clean guest bedrooms, cottages and front‑of‑house areas to uphold our high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

You'll assist in the laundry, deliver linen, strip beds, and help with waste disposal while ensuring spaces are stocked and well‑maintained. This role offers zero hours with flexible evenings, weekends, and peak times, in line with UK usage.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high standard of cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest bedrooms, cottages, and front-of-house areas to maintain high cleanliness.
• Assist in laundry with cleaning, pressing, and folding linen.
• Deliver fresh linen, strip beds, dispose rubbish and recycle as needed.
• Ensure areas are stocked with supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and organised workspace at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Professional demeanor

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about creating a welcoming environment? We are looking for a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join our team!

Main Responsibilities

• Cleaning and daily services on guest bedrooms, cottages, and front-of-house areas to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Assisting in the laundry department with cleaning, pressing and folding linen.
• Delivering fresh linen to rooms and areas throughout the hotel, assisting with stripping beds, disposing of rubbish and recycling.
• Ensuring that all areas are well-stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining a safe, tidy, and organised workspace at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional attitude.

Salary and Contract

This position is offered on a zero hour contract. This role requires flexibility as the hours that are available will include working evenings, weekends, bank holidays and additional hours during our busiest times.

In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. Proof of ID will be required in the form of a Passport, National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.

Perks

• Complimentary stay after 1 year's service
• 40% off spa products
• 25% off spa treatments
• Shared gratuities across the teams
• Complimentary meals in each of our restaurants, once a year
• Gym access & weekly swim session
• Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels
• Discounted surf lessons
• On site parking

As Well As Regular Awards And Recognition

• Monthly recognition awards
• Annual festive awards event
• Long service awards dinner

As a proud EarthCheck partner, we don't just talk about sustainability we live it, embedding world-class environmental management and eco-friendly practices into everything we do. Join a team where sustainability is in our DNA and we are actively shaping the future of responsible hospitality every single day.