Housekeeping Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for Housekeeping Assistants at our Macdonald Aviemore Resort
As well as making friendships and building a network of colleagues, Aviemore is a great place to take your first steps in the world of hospitality – or build on the skills you already have.
Set in the heart of the spectacularly beautiful Cairngorms National Park, Macdonald
Aviemore Resort is a lively, multi-site environment which includes hotels, self- catering lodges, golf courses, a skating rink and fabulous leisure facilities - plus a range of restaurants and bars, a cinema and a retail outlet.
Our benefits include:
On site live in accommodation
Competitive Rates of pay
Two free meals a day when on shift
Free use of leisure facilities within the Aviemore complex
Friends and Family discount on rooms at other Macdonald Hotels and Resorts
25% discount on food, drink and spa treatments at any Macdonald hotels or resort
15% off a round of golf at one of the best courses in Scotland
15% off items in the shop
Access to Wagestream, a user-friendly app which offers a real-time view of accrued pay and access to it, as well as a savings function and independent financial information
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality in Action, an independent company set up to specifically look after the needs of people who work within the hospitality industry with a wealth of experience to help in any situation
Basic control of the English language and being legally permitted to work in the UK are a requirement for all our roles.
Experience in a similar role would be helpful, but we will also offer training if you are willing to learn, take pride in your work, a keen eye for detail and are committed to delivering our high standards. Providing our guests with a memorable stay every time is the ambition for our Housekeeping Assistants so if you’d like to play a key role in this, we’d love to hear from you.
We are open to part time and flexible working hours and where possible will always try to support this.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aviemore: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 10/02/2023
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: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Housekeeping Assistant roles across Macdonald Hotels Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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