Housekeeper

Forest Holidays; Arrochar; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Pension scheme

Two paid days to volunteer

Subsidised meals

Health cash plan & life assurance

Job summary

Forest Holidays in Ardgartan Argyll (Loch Long) is seeking a Housekeeper to clean cabins to the highest standard. The role is open all year, part-time (16 hours) with shifts on Mondays and Fridays, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and transport to nearby areas may be available.

As a valued team member, you’ll work in a natural setting, ensuring every cabin is welcoming with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to brand standards for a memorable Forest Holidays experience.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Team player with good eye for detail.
• Ability to meet set timescales and adapt to duties.
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare multiple cabins per shift to the highest standard.
• Ensure all cabins are spotless and welcoming for arriving guests.
• Take pride in your work and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Follow Forest Holidays brand standards to deliver the Forest Feeling from first contact.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Experience in similar role

Outdoor work

Job description

Work Where the Mountains Meet the Loch

• Location: Ardgartan Argyll (Loch Long)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 16 hours.
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday, 8:30am until 4:30pm.
• Transport Available: Free transport to and from the Balloch, Helensburgh and Dumbarton areas is available (subject to user numbers and your home location).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our team at Argyll. At the edge of the Argyll Forest Park, pine-covered mountains sweep down to meet the shore of Loch Long where 40 cabins sit. A more perfect spot for a forest escape is hard to imagine.

About the Housekeeper Role

Open all year round, our Housekeepers work in small teams, cleaning multiple cabins per shift. Passionate about the little details, you understand the importance of exceptional cleanliness, it’s what keeps our guests coming back time and time again.

Key responsibilities include

• Cleaning and preparing multiple cabins per shift to the highest standard.
• Ensuring all cabins are spotless and welcoming for arriving guests.
• Taking pride in your work and attention to detail at all times.
• Following brand standards to ensure every guest experiences the Forest Feeling from the moment they step into their cabin.

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Housekeeper will be enthusiastic, energetic, and eager to deliver on our exceptional brand standards. You’ll be a team player with a keen eye for detail, capable of building good working relationships with colleagues and meeting set timescales.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic
• The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Great attention to detail, ensuring high cleanliness standards are met
• Some previous experience in a similar role
• A willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting, whatever the weather

Who Are Forest Holidays?

We’re a team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including

• Generous holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge
• Performance-based bonuses - Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
• Enhanced parental leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
• Long service awards and company events - Celebrate success with your team
• Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension
• Two paid days to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about
• Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location
• Health cash plan & life assurance - Covered by the company to keep you protected
• Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness
• Save on breaks - Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
• Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK

Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17

• 16 years: £8.00 per hour
• 17 years: £10.85 per hour

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!