Housekeeping Assistant – Seasonal |Another Place, The Machrie |Housekeeping + Housekeepers

Wild coastlines, big skies and a close-knit island community set the rhythm of daily life on Islay. The roll of waves, breeze-blown dune grasses, and call of seabirds make up a rich island soundtrack. It’s a haven for people who live and breathe the outdoors. Exhilarating and revitalising, vibrant and relaxed - the wonder of the wilds here is limitless.

Set within this captivating landscape 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.

Our Housekeeping Assistant role:

We’re looking for a lively and attentive Housekeeping Assistant to join our welcoming Housekeeping team. You’ll take pride in the details, from perfectly made beds and spotless bathrooms, to ensuring all amenities are in place and linen is beautifully presented.  

Housekeeping is at the heart of our guest experience at The Machrie. Our team ensures that every bedroom, suite, and shared space is immaculately prepared, clean, and inviting, so that our guests feel at home from the moment they arrive.

In this role, you’ll be essential to the smooth running of the hotel, supporting a polished environment for every guest. You’ll coordinate with colleagues to manage workloads efficiently, follow health and safety standards, and contribute to a team culture built on mutual support, respect, and excellence. You’ll also enjoy working behind the scenes, be warm and friendly, and take pride in your daily tasks.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a supportive group of likeminded people with a shared outlook on life; where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.  

This is a seasonal full-time position offered from May to October.

As our Housekeeping Assistant you’ll be:

• Working through your allocated bedrooms and suites in good time.
• Making sure guests always find clean and inviting accommodation.
• Following our procedures for signing keys in and out daily.
• Keeping all corridors outside rooms clean and clutter-free.
• Making sure linen cupboards are clean and tidy.
• Following all health and safety, manual handling and COSHH procedures.
• Giving new team members a helping hand and supporting their training and development.
• Working together as part of our committed, efficient and dynamic team

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• A strong guest focus
• Experience of housekeeping in a similar role
• Ability to work under your own supervision and initiative, as well as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Availability for working on weekends 
• A valid driving licence (essential).
• Access to your own transport.
• Previous experience of island living, or equivalent (desirable).

Life at Another Place, The Machrie

Due to the hotel’s remote location, you'll 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
• 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

If you come alive in nature and have a genuine desire to expand your hospitality skills in a location where your attitude and experience truly matter, Another Place, The Machrie is the place for you.

If you would love to join us as our Housekeeping Assistant, apply now and be part of our journey at Another Place, The Machrie.

Housekeeping Assistant – Seasonal |Another Place, The Machrie |Housekeeping + Housekeepers

Wild coastlines, big skies and a close-knit island community set the rhythm of daily life on Islay. The roll of waves, breeze-blown dune grasses, and call of seabirds make up a rich island soundtrack. It’s a haven for people who live and breathe the outdoors. Exhilarating and revitalising, vibrant and relaxed - the wonder of the wilds here is limitless.

Set within this captivating landscape 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.

Our Housekeeping Assistant role:

We’re looking for a lively and attentive Housekeeping Assistant to join our welcoming Housekeeping team. You’ll take pride in the details, from perfectly made beds and spotless bathrooms, to ensuring all amenities are in place and linen is beautifully presented.  

Housekeeping is at the heart of our guest experience at The Machrie. Our team ensures that every bedroom, suite, and shared space is immaculately prepared, clean, and inviting, so that our guests feel at home from the moment they arrive.

In this role, you’ll be essential to the smooth running of the hotel, supporting a polished environment for every guest. You’ll coordinate with colleagues to manage workloads efficiently, follow health and safety standards, and contribute to a team culture built on mutual support, respect, and excellence. You’ll also enjoy working behind the scenes, be warm and friendly, and take pride in your daily tasks.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a supportive group of likeminded people with a shared outlook on life; where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.  

This is a seasonal full-time position offered from May to October.

As our Housekeeping Assistant you’ll be:

• Working through your allocated bedrooms and suites in good time.
• Making sure guests always find clean and inviting accommodation.
• Following our procedures for signing keys in and out daily.
• Keeping all corridors outside rooms clean and clutter-free.
• Making sure linen cupboards are clean and tidy.
• Following all health and safety, manual handling and COSHH procedures.
• Giving new team members a helping hand and supporting their training and development.
• Working together as part of our committed, efficient and dynamic team

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• A strong guest focus
• Experience of housekeeping in a similar role
• Ability to work under your own supervision and initiative, as well as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Availability for working on weekends 
• A valid driving licence (essential).
• Access to your own transport.
• Previous experience of island living, or equivalent (desirable).

Life at Another Place, The Machrie

Due to the hotel’s remote location, you'll 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
• 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

If you come alive in nature and have a genuine desire to expand your hospitality skills in a location where your attitude and experience truly matter, Another Place, The Machrie is the place for you.

If you would love to join us as our Housekeeping Assistant, apply now and be part of our journey at Another Place, The Machrie.