Housekeeper

Forest Holidays; Peebles; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 5%

Pension scheme

Volunteer day

Subsidised meals

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Forest Holidays is seeking a part-time Housekeeper at Glentress Forest to clean and prepare multiple cabins per shift, ensuring every cabin is spotless and welcoming for guests. You’ll work in a small team, maintaining Forest Holidays' high standards in a beautiful forest setting.

The role emphasises detail, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors. Previous experience is a plus. Competitive hourly pay and seasonal benefits are provided.

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 to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Some previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting.

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 Forest Holidays from the moment they step into their cabin.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Experience in similar role

Outdoor work

Job description

Be part of creating unforgettable escapes to a cabin in Glentress Forest

• Location: Glentress (Peebles)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday, 9am until 5pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our team at Glentress Forest! Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful forest locations, developing your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests. Surrounded by swaying trees, thriving wildlife, and wide-open skies, you’ll enjoy fresh forest air and immerse yourself in a truly scenic setting.

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
• One full paid day 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.