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- An estimate based on public data for similar roles. Not provided by the employer.
Housekeeping Attendant
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Housekeeping Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest bedrooms, bathrooms, corridors, and other hotel areas to voco’s required standards. Duties include changing linen, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, handling cleaning equipment safely, and respecting guest privacy. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training is usually provided. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, detail-oriented, well presented, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility is important because the role may include weekends, public holidays, early starts, and varying shifts. A friendly attitude, good personal hygiene, and basic communication skills are expected.
Can I work in Malta?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Single Permit after a 3-week local advert, EUR 600, plus two short courses (about EUR 475) for hotel jobs.
Watch for: Agencies in Malta warn of paid "job offer" scams.
Official source: Jobsplus: employment licence guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malta
Usual for Malta, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually; employers often arrange a shared room and deduct it |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meal common |
| Flights | Not standard |
| Service charge | No law; employers vary |
| Contract | Year-round contracts common |
| Leave | 27 days (2026) |
| Income tax | 0% to EUR 12,000, then 15% to 35%; about 14% to 18% in all at EUR 16,000 to 20,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Malta
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About voco
voco is an upscale hotel brand operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. The brand combines the standards and resources of a global hotel group with a more individual, relaxed character intended to make each property feel distinctive. voco hotels focus on comfortable stays, thoughtful service, modern design, and a welcoming atmosphere for both leisure and business travellers. Employees generally work within established international procedures covering guest service, cleanliness, safety, and professional development. The Malta property offers opportunities to work in a busy island hospitality market, serving visitors throughout much of the year. As part of IHG, colleagues may benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, employee travel programmes, and exposure to international hotel operations, subject to the terms offered by the specific property.