Casual Hostel Assistant - Oban Youth Hostel - Oban, Argyll and Bute
Job Reference: OBACHA066
Position: Casual Hostel Assistant - Casual
Location: Oban Youth Hostel, (PA34 5AF)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Start date: ASAP until 30/Sep/2026
Hours per week: Casual
Salary: £12.40 per hour
Accommodation: *** This is a live out position ****
Do you enjoy outdoor activities and exploring your surroundings in your spare time?
From cities to islands, beaches to hills or mountains and all points in between, our youth hostels provide the perfect base for field trips, activity breaks or cultural tours.
Hostelling is open to all. We are a non-profit charity, and we take our responsibilities seriously, helping guests of all ages and backgrounds to discover and experience all that is Scotland.
As a Hostel Assistant, you will be undertaking a range of hostel duties including full reception service, check-in/out, handling customer enquiries, cleaning & housekeeping and basic catering duties. You should be adaptable, as workloads & priorities can change during the busy periods.
Naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team. Someone who can support and respect their colleagues, as some of the teams live in depending on location.
We are recruiting a Casual Hostel Assistant for 2026 Season to join our dedicated, friendly and professional team at our Oban Youth Hostel, where the main duties will be housekeeping throughout the day.
In return we offer:
* Employee Assistance
* Programme Pension and holidays
* Uniform is provided
Additional Information:
* A successful candidate is required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
* You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us.