Job Description

We're looking for professional, hard-working and well presented housekeepers to join our wonderful team.

Seasonal roles are available - immediate start until the end of October 2025.

The purpose of this role is to assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties in all areas of Blair Castle. As frequent contact with our visitors is part of the daily routine, a smart appearance and a high standard of customer care are expected.

Main duties:

To assist with general housekeeping and cleaning duties, including vacuuming and dusting, working with extra care around antique and museum items in the castle.

Cleaning of all public areas including the castle exhibition.

Daily cleaning and daily maintenance cleaning of visitor toilets.

Cleaning staff room areas and toilets.

Assistance and support to other teams within the Castle enterprise as required.

Comply with health & safety directives and organisational policy, including regular fire drills.

Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling policies.

Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.

Deep cleaning every artefact in the castle over winter.

About you:

You should have a keen attention to detail and take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and care that a historic house demands.

Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Initiative, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.

An understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH is a bonus.

Benefits:

Attractive, competitive salary, supported by an excellent company pension scheme that includes life cover.

Annual leave scheme.

Other benefits include free tickets to: Blair Castle and Gardens. Discounts off: The Larder, Castle Gift Shop, Restaurant, holiday accommodation, fishing and more.

Work in a beautiful castle surrounded by historic woodland, acres of green space and the serene Hercules Garden, perfect for lunchtime walks.

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for our visitors, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated housekeeping team.

Please email your CV and covering letter to niallg@atholl-estates.co.uk.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/09/2025
Reference ID: Castle Housekeeper