Housekeeper

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

Job summary

A holiday lodge retreat in Petham is seeking a Housekeeper to assist with accommodation cleaning and inventory. This part-time position requires flexibility on weekdays and weekends, including bank holidays. Candidates should have a positive work ethic, driving license, and willingness to learn new skills. A competitive pay rate of £12.21 hourly and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Free complimentary round of Golf

Discounts on spa treatments

'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to training programme

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash cash plan

Qualifications

• Similar previous experience is an advantage.
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning caravan/lodge accommodation on changeover days.
• Change over bed linen.
• Re-stock accommodation with essentials where required.
• Assist with deep cleans on accommodation as necessary.
• Keep accurate inventories of cleaning materials and products.

Skills

Positive work ethic

Willingness to learn new skills

Driving license

Job description

Location: Stone Street, Petham

Overview

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat in Petham, Kent. This is a permanent position to work part time hours. This will be Variable hours across Monday, Friday and Saturday, which will include bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

Company Overview: Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!

Main responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning caravan/lodge accommodation on changeover days.
• Change over bed linen.
• Re-stock accommodation with essentials where required.
• Assist with deep cleans on accommodation as necessary.
• Keep accurate inventories of cleaning materials and products.
• Clean windows inside and out.
• Prompt reporting of lost and found property to the reception.

Requirements

Similar previous experience is an advantage. A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable. A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential to enable easy travel to and from the resort.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
• Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• Free complimentary round of Golf.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• 'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
• Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• MediCash cash plan.
• Subject to terms and conditions.

Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK

Closing Date

Monday 1st December, 2025

Contract Type

part-time

Salary

£12.21 Hourly