Housekeeping Assistant - Galgorm
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Position Overview & Specifications
JOB TITLE: Housekeeping Assistant - Galgorm
JOB REFERENCE: HA 04/22
HOURS: FULL TIME (Approx. 25 Hours per week) Typical shifts 10.30am-4pm, 10.30am-7pm (times can be subject to change).
REPORTING TO: Executive Housekeeping Manager
LOCATION: Galgorm (Ballymena).
SALARY: £10.50 per hour moving to £11.50 per hour after 6-month probationary period is completed
About the role:
The Resort has 125 bedrooms including suites, deluxe and superior rooms. We also have self-accommodation in the form of riverside cabins, cottage suites, and shepherd's huts set on the grounds as well as our private residencies Red Oaks, Charles Lanyon Lodge, and Linen Merchants.
As Housekeeping Assistant, you will join a dedicated hard-working team and ensure all hotel accommodation is clean and tidy, and ready for our guests. The successful applicant will have a hard-working attitude, enjoy working as part of a team, and have a keen eye for detail. If you think you have what we are looking for please get in touch!
Free Transport:
We also offer our Housekeeping team a private bus service from two collection points in Ballymena town to the Resort and you will be left back at these points after your shift.
Job Description:
Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning and servicing the Resort as directed by Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Manager
- Complete tasks such as making beds, changing linens, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures plus a variety of other cleaning tasks.
- Using disinfectants and steam-operated sterilizers.
- Adhering to all safety and personal protective equipment, practices, and procedures.
- Working within the guidelines of Health, Safety, Fire, and Hygiene operatives to ensure all staff and guests are safe at all times.
- Maintaining clear, efficient communication with the front desk team ensuring rooms and public areas are serviced in a timely fashion ready for our hotel guests.
We would love for you to have some similar previous experience but this is not essential as full training will be provided. We welcome applications from people with general cleaning experience or transferrable skills.
Applicant Criteria:
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- Previous hospitality experience (desirable).
- Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience (desirable).
- Work well under pressure and be an excellent team player.
Perks of the job!!
We’re passionate about service, our guests, and, of course, our people. Whether you are new to Hospitality, fancy a different career path or want to extend your knowledge, Galgorm Collection can offer you an endless amount of opportunities. Why work for us? Click here to find out more! https://www.galgorm.com/why-work-with-us.html
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria to aid shortlisting and, in the event, that we receive large numbers of applications only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.
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GALGORM COLLECTION ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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