Seasonal Linen Porter | Another Place - The Machrie | Laundry,
Housekeeping
Offering a competitive salary, monthly tips, and an annual £2,598 Islay Living Allowance (paid monthly) for all off-site team.
Facing the Atlantic, on the isle of Islay, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and sky, lies Another Place, The Machrie. Originating from the Gaelic term ‘machair’, meaning ‘the linking stretch of land that joins the grassy dunes with the shoreline’, The Machrie offers elevated comforts and unforgettable experiences.
Freshly landed seafood served on the terrace. Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay, one of the easiest-to-reach islands off the west coast of Scotland, adventure and a landscape teeming with wildlife await.
Our Seasonal Linen Porter role:
We’re looking for lively, practical, and attentive
Linen Porter to join our laundry team. You’ll play a vital role within our
housekeeping department and will work under the supervision of our Head
Housekeeper to ensure our guests experience a seamless, elegant, and
enjoyable stay.
You’ll
be confident working behind the scenes, warm and friendly with everyone you
meet, and will understand the importance of the work you do. You’ll also be
responsible for the distribution, collection, and management of linen
throughout the hotel and will ensure that sheets, restaurant linen, and towels
are maintained and provided for.
It’s
our ongoing commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness that makes
our hotel feel fresh, vital, and life-giving. You’ll be at the heart of our
housekeeping team, providing clean team uniforms for relevant departments, and
contributing to the ongoing wellbeing of our team and guests.
This is a seasonal a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, with the freedom to experience everything life at The Machrie offers.
As our Seasonal Linen Porter you’ll be:
* Distributing
clean linens (sheets, towels, uniforms, table cloths, napkins) to
designated areas.
* Collaborating
with the housekeeping team to ensure that all linen needs are met.
* Ensuring
that all linens meet hygiene and quality standards.
* Collecting
linens from collection points and transporting them to the laundry area
for cleaning.
* Following
all safety protocols for heavy loads and the operation of laundry carts.
* Responsible
for keeping linen cupboards clean, organised, stocked and tidy.
* Reviewing
stock levels and sorting linens by type.
* Tracking
linen supplies and reporting any shortages to your line manager.
* Participating
in linen restocking (as needed).
* Ensuring
that only the highest quality of linens is circulated within the hotel
and removing damaged linen for repair or disposal.
* Creating
a welcoming environment so that guests always find clean and inviting
accommodation.
* Keeping
corridors clean and clutter-free.
* Following
all health and safety, manual handling and COSHH procedures.
* Using
appropriate PPE when handling relevant linens and chemicals to prevent
cross-contamination.
* Working
together as part of our committed, efficient and dynamic team.
The skills you’ll be sharing with us:
* A
good level of physical fitness with the ability to lift, carry, and
transport heavy linen loads and carts
* Knowledge
of hygiene protocols, safety, and infection control (ideally within
healthcare environments)
* A
strong attention to detail
* Previous
experience in a similar role (training will also be provided)
* Happy
working under your own supervision as well as part of a team.
* Ability
to work on own initiative
* Excellent
time management skills
* Experience
of housekeeping/laundry in a similar role
* A
genuine care for our team and our wider community and environment
* A
valid driving licence and your own transport (essentiall)
* Previous experience of island
living, or equivalent (desirable)
* A valid driving
licence, and relevant driving experience (essential)
* Hobbies
or interests in the following areas: the outdoors, writing, natural history, marine science, photography, and documentary filmmaking, or equivalent (desirable)
Life at Another Place, The Machrie
Due
to the hotel’s remote location, you will require a valid driving license and
access to a personal vehicle. We also offer team accommodation within same-sex
residences (where possible).
What we’ll offer you in return:
* A
relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the
queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the West Coast of Scotland
* A
welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other
* Accommodation
(as required, dependent on availability)
* Excellent
career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* An Islay Living Allowance provided for team members
residing off-site
* Use
of our Championship Links Golf Course (7,000 yards from the back
tees, rated one of the world's top 100), regardless of ability
* Special
rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place –
The Machrie, Another Place – The Lake, SeaSpace, and Watergate Bay
Hotels
* Discounts
for you and your friends & family to eat at our variety of
restaurants (including 18 Restaurant and Bar)
* Team
social events throughout the year
* Team
assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From
discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about
helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. With
far-reaching views stretching across the golf links and Laggan Bay, you’ll
never be short on inspiration. Life at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a
transformative career opportunity.
If you would love to join us as our Seasonal Linen Porter, apply now and be part of our journey at Another Place, The Machrie, a wonderful place to work.