Employer
The National Trust
Location
Bodmin, Cornwall
Salary
£12.75 per hour
Closing date
28 Oct 2026
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Hotel jobs, Housekeeper, Housekeeping & Maintenance, Commercial Leisure, Attractions & Entertainment jobs, Cleaner
Job Type
Part Time
- Job Title:
General Cleaner - Bodmin - We'd love to hear from you if you're:
- Focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
- A team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
- Well-organised and adaptable
- Willing to learn new skills
- Comfortable working in flexible and adaptable ways
The Lanhydrock estate comprises a grade 1 listed mansion set in a 25-acre garden and surrounded by 910 acres of countryside. The property is presented today at its late Victorian zenith when it was the home of Thomas, 2nd Lord Robartes, his wife Mary, and their large family who were looked after by a staff of 80. The property offers a fascinating insight into the workings of a country estate, both above and below stairs.
The property welcomes around 500,000 visitors a year to its wider estate and 40,000 users to the trails. For more information about our property please visit our website.
Role ResponsibilitiesYou'll help with the day-to-day presentation of the National Trust's buildings and outdoor spaces. You'll be turning your hand to all sorts of cleaning and minor bits of maintenance, making sure that all our facilities are kept in good working order. Duties include cleaning visitor and staff toilets and break areas, sweeping, litter-picking indoors and outdoors. You'll aim for the highest standards of customer service, speaking to visitors and assisting with queries.
You might also get involved with general maintenance work and supporting other teams as needed.
You can view the full role profile in the attached document. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills, and experience listed; this is just to provide a full picture of possibilities in this role.
The National Trust's motto is 'For everyone, for ever'. We are working to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diversity and want everyone to feel welcome in our teams.
Benefits- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme (roles meeting salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to minimum criteria
- Flexible working when possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust locations
Closing Date: 11 October 2026
Equal Opportunities & SafeguardingThe National Trust promotes diversity, inclusion, and is committed to fair recruitment. We prioritize safeguarding and will only consider suitable applicants.
Position DetailsLocation:
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 4DE
Contract:
Permanent, Part-time (526 hours per year)
Ends:
October 11th
Role focus:
Practical skills and attention to detail to maintain a loved place. Online assessment required instead of a traditional application. Interviews scheduled for Monday, 19th October. Core days are Tuesdays and Saturdays, with flexibility.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
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