Workers downed tools at Rosewood Tucker’s Point over concerns about working conditions at the resort yesterday.

Management responded by acknowledging issues exist in a maintenance building, and insisting repair work had already been commissioned.

According to one employee, staff complained about rusted ceiling beams and mould in the resort’s mechanical department.

Another employee told The Royal Gazette: “I saw some workers outside the maintenance shed — they did a sit in for while until about noon. They went back to work but they have finished for the day now. The building is old and they have had issues with the building.

“It is embarrassing for the management, especially as they are trying to sell the hotel.”

A spokeswoman for the hotel said that its management team met with employees at noon, after which all staff returned to work.

She added: “We are aware of the issues at the maintenance building known as The Stables, and indeed a review of required works had already been commissioned and contractors contacted to complete the work.

“The safety and security of our employees is always our utmost priority. We are working diligently with the staff to have this issue resolved and begin repair work as soon as possible.”