Accommodation Porter

Butlin's; Ingoldmells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness is seeking an Accommodation Porter to ensure our villages are guest-ready with efficient linen logistics, timely supply distribution and seamless movement of heavier items across the resort. You will contribute to a fast-paced environment where accuracy and reliability matter to guest satisfaction.

This role involves heavy lifting, routine maintenance tasks, carpet cleaning and health & safety checks, with shifts on a 5-day rota including weekends.

Qualifications

• This role requires good physical fitness and the ability to manually lift and move heavy items.
• Driving is preferred but not essential; reliability and teamwork are important.
• Ability to work on a rota including weekends during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Accept linen deliveries and distribute clean supplies across the resort.
• Transport heavier items, white goods and mattresses as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and carpet cleaning.
• Conduct Health & Safety checks to ensure guest safety.

Skills

Driving

Physical fitness

Team spirit

Job description

Accommodation Porter

Department: Accommodation & Guest Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Hannah Meadows

Description

The Role

Porters play a vital role in the heartbeat of our resort, providing the essential logistics and coordination that keep our accommodation villages running smoothly.

As an Accommodation Porter, you are the backbone of the team, ensuring that every guest’s home-away-from-home is fully equipped and ready for their arrival. This is a varied, fast-paced "get stuck in" role where no two days are the same. Whether you’re managing linen logistics or handling routine maintenance, your work makes a real difference to our guests' holiday experience.

Working Hours & Pattern

This role requires full commitment during our busiest periods. Mondays and Fridays are essential, with shifts falling between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm. Working to a rota, you will work an additional 3 days throughout the week, creating a 5-day schedule that includes a mixture of weekdays and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Your main focus is the heavy lifting and coordination that keeps our villages guest-ready. You will be responsible for accepting linen deliveries and distributing clean supplies across the resort, as well as transporting heavier items, white goods, and fresh mattresses.

The role involves routine maintenance tasks, professional carpet cleaning, and conducting vital Health & Safety checks.

Requirements

• Driving: Preferred
• Physical Fitness: This is a highly demanding manual role. You’ll need a good level of physical fitness and the ability to handle frequent manual lifting and moving of heavy items.
• Team Spirit: We are looking for reliable team players who thrive in a busy environment and are happy to try new things to support the wider operation.