Housekeeper

Forest Holidays Group Limited; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Long service rewards

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Subsidised meals

Health cash plan & life assurance

Wellbeing events

Discounts on stays

Job summary

Forest Holidays Group Limited in Garwnant, Wales, is seeking a Housekeeper to help maintain pristine cabins in a remote forest setting. You’ll join a small team, clean multiple cabins per shift, and ensure guests experience the Forest Feeling from the moment they arrive.

This part-time role offers £12.71 per hour, 12 hours per week on Monday and Friday, with a focus on outdoor work and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Great attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Some previous experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing multiple cabins per shift to the highest standard.
• Ensuring cabins are spotless and welcoming for arriving guests.
• Taking pride in your work and attention to detail at all times.
• Following brand standards to deliver the Forest Feeling from the moment guests arrive.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Experience in similar role

Willingness to work outdoors

Job description

Be a part of making escapes to a cabin in the Brecon Beacons special

• Location: Garwnant (Brecon Beacons)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 12 hours.
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday
• Transport: Please note that our location is not accessible by public transport. Therefore, a valid driving licence and access to a car, or another reliable means of transport, are essential for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our team at Garwnant.

Be part of creating special escapes in one of Wales’ most beautiful forest locations, surrounded by rushing rivers and 400 acres of Welsh woodland. Develop your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests, gaze up at exceptionally starry skies in this Dark Sky Reserve, and listen to the cheerful songs of willow warblers.

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
• 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.