Housekeeper

Darwin Escapes; Axminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading holiday company as a Housekeeper at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa in Axminster. This part-time role involves cleaning lodges, changing bed linens, and maintaining inventories. Enjoy competitive pay, enhanced holiday entitlement, and various staff benefits, including discounts on resort facilities.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks at UK holiday resorts

Free use of resort facilities

Food discounts across resorts

Free round of golf

Discounts on spa treatments

Introduce a friend recruitment bonus

Company employee sick pay

Compassionate leave pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Darwin Academy training

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous similar experience is advantageous.
• Driving license beneficial for easy travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning lodges and accommodations during changeover days.
• Change bed linen and re-stock lodges with essentials.
• Maintain accurate inventories of cleaning materials.

Skills

Previous similar experience

Positive work ethic

Willingness to learn

Driving license

Job description

Job Description

Location: Hawkchurch

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa in Axminster, Devon. Hourly rate of £12.21.

This is a permanent part-time position with variable hours across Monday, Friday, and if required Saturday, including bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the business.

Company Overview

Darwin Escapes operates 26 destinations across the UK, each offering a unique experience. Whether you are interested in roles in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment, or management, the Darwin family has a career for you!

About The Role

Main responsibilities:

• Assist with cleaning lodges and accommodations during changeover days.
• Change bed linen.
• Re-stock lodges with essentials as needed.
• Assist with deep cleaning of accommodations as required.
• Maintain accurate inventories of cleaning materials and products.
• Clean windows inside and out.
• Promptly report lost and found property to reception.

Requirements

Previous similar experience is advantageous. A positive work ethic and willingness to learn new skills are desirable. A driving license and ability to drive are beneficial for easy travel to and from the resort.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay rate.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (with options to cash in holidays).
• Discounted staff breaks at UK holiday resorts.
• Free use of resort facilities, gyms, and pools.
• Food discounts across resorts.
• Free round of golf.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• Introduce a friend recruitment bonus.
• Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Darwin Academy training.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• MediCash cash plan.

Skills Needed

Similar previous experience is advantageous. A driving license and ability to drive are beneficial.

About The Company

Darwin Escapes offers a variety of unique locations, from luxury lodges to family caravans and treehouses, all aimed at providing memorable holidays. We strive for excellence in maintaining beautiful resorts and facilities.

Company Culture

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing holiday companies with opportunities across numerous locations. We foster a friendly environment with prospects for career progression and movement within the company.

Desired and Required Criteria

• Previous experience advantageous.
• Driving license beneficial.
• Right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th June, 2025

Contract Type: Part-time

Salary: £12.21 per hour