Housekeeper

FOREST HOLIDAYS LIMITED; Edwinstowe CP; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing platform

Job summary

FOREST HOLIDAYS LIMITED is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Sherwood Forest to keep cabins impeccably clean and welcoming for guests. You will work in small teams, cleaning multiple cabins per shift, and uphold our brand standards to deliver the Forest Feeling from the moment guests arrive.

The role requires enthusiasm, teamwork and attention to detail, with outdoors work in all weather. Part-time hours include Mondays and Fridays, with shifts from 9:30am to 3:50pm.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Previous experience

Job description

Join us where the legend of Robin Hood lives on among the pines of Sherwood Forest

Location:Sherwood Forest (Edwinstowe)

Salary:£12.71 per hour

Working Hours:Part-time, 12 hours.

Days of Work:Monday and Friday,9:30am until 3:50pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for aHousekeeperto join our teamatSherwood Forest.

Be a part of creating special escapes in one of the UK’s most iconic woodland locations, developing your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest. Our cabins are dotted among the statuesque pines of Sherwood Forest, almost hidden from view. Here, where the legend of Robin Hood was born, you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors across 3,300 acres of magnificent woodland, a truly magical setting to work and grow.

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 includes:

• 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
• Access to our health & well being platform - Providing you with tools, resources and support to help you feel your best
• Pension scheme- Secure your future with our company pension
• Twopaid 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.