Linen Porter

Swinton Estate; Masham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa facilities access

Food & beverage discount

Spa day discount

Estate hotel stays

Job summary

Swinton Estate in Masham, UK, is seeking a Linen Porter to join our housekeeping team across Swinton Park Hotel, Swinton Country Club & Spa and Swinton Bivouac. This 32-hour, 5-days-over-7 role includes full training and is ideal for reliable, hands-on individuals who take pride in high standards.

You will collect and transport linen between properties and our onsite laundry, restock supplies, assist with room preparation, and help maintain clean public areas while supporting recycling and

Qualifications

• No prior hotel or laundry experience required; full training provided.
• Reliable with a good eye for detail and practical working style.
• Willingness to work a rota including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and transport linen between Swinton Park Hotel, Swinton Country Club & Spa and onsite laundry.
• Support housekeeping by restocking linen and assisting with guest room preparation.
• Help move furniture and equipment, including Z-beds, and keep public areas tidy.
• Support recycling and responsible waste management across the estate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high cleanliness and presentation standards.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Housekeeping Porter - 32 hours, 5 days over 7

We take pride in being a reputable and forward-thinking employer, committed to fostering a supportive, engaging, and dynamic work environment. As a carbon-neutral estate with an ambition to become carbon negative, we are equally dedicated to environmental responsibility as we are to our people. Our culture is built on continuous improvement, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. We place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our team, recognising that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Housekeeping is essential to delivering the comfort, elegance, and attention to detail expected of a luxury hotel. The team takes pride in maintaining immaculate guest rooms and public areas, working to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and consistency. Operating with care, professionalism, and discretion, Housekeeping plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and memorable guest experience throughout the hotel.

Are you practical, organised and someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?

We’re looking for a Linen Porterto join our team at Swinton Estate. This is a varied, hands‑on role that plays an important part in delivering the high standards our guests expect, supporting our housekeeping teams across Swinton Park Hotel, Swinton Country Club & Spa and Swinton Bivouac.

About the role

You’ll help ensure that clean linen and towels are available where and when they are needed across the Estate, collecting and transporting linen between our properties and our onsite laundry.

Alongside laundry operations, you’ll support the wider housekeeping team to make sure our guest bedrooms and public areas are clean, welcoming and presented to an excellent standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collecting linen from Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Country Club & Spa
• Sorting, organising and restocking clean linen and towels
• Supporting the movement of furniture and equipment around the hotel, including Z-beds
• Assisting the housekeeping team with the preparation and upkeep of guest bedrooms
• Helping to keep corridors, stairways, sitting rooms and other public areas looking their best
• Supporting recycling and responsible waste‑management practices
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Estate to maintain consistently high standards

About you

You don’t necessarily need previous hotel or laundry experience, as full training will be provided. What’s most important is that you’re reliable, have a good eye for detail and are happy working in a busy, physically active environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a positive, practical and proactive approach to work
• Can work confidently both independently and as part of a team
• Takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Is organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Is comfortable with a physically active role involving regular standing, lifting, carrying and bending
• Has a basic understanding of recycling and responsible waste management
• Is flexible and able to work a rota that may include weekends and bank holidays

Previous experience in housekeeping, laundry operations, hospitality or a similar environment would be an advantage, but it isn't essential.

This is an opportunity to become part of a unique Estate and a team that cares about delivering memorable guest experiences, looking after our environment and supporting one another.

At Swinton Estate we take pride in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our team members.

Alongside competitive pay and monthly TRONC, our team enjoys an exceptional range of benefits designed to enrich both work and life.

With 30 days’ annual leave - pro rata for part time (including bank holidays) and access to the NEST pension scheme for eligible team members, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, security, and professional growth.

From exclusive access to our award‑winning facilities and exciting employee events, to wellbeing initiatives and bespoke learning opportunities, every detail reflects our dedication to excellence.

Working with us means becoming part of a team that values quality, care, and genuine hospitality in everything we do.

A few of the exclusive privileges our team enjoy include:

• Access to the Country Club and Spa facilities
• 50% discount on food and beverage (including Cookery School and Chefs Table) for you and up to 5 guests
• 50% discount on spa days for you and up to 3 guests
• Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Bivouac stays for yourself, friends and family
• And many more!

If you’re dependable, hardworking and take pride in a job well done, we’d love to hear from you.