Housekeeper

Darwin Escapes; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned holiday resort as a Housekeeper, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of our accommodations. This permanent position offers flexibility with variable hours, including weekends and bank holidays. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and a range of perks, including discounted staff breaks at luxurious resorts, free access to resort facilities, and opportunities for career advancement through training programs. If you have a positive work ethic and a passion for hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Free round of Golf

Discounts on spa treatments

Recruitment bonus

Employee sick pay

Compassionate leave pay

Free access to training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles is beneficial.
• Driving license preferred for easy travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning lodges and caravans on changeover days.
• Keep inventories of cleaning materials and report lost items.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Attention to Detail

Positive Work Ethic

Willingness to Learn

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Cleaning Supplies

Job description

Job Description

Location: Organford Road, Holton Heath

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat in Poole, Dorset. Hourly rate of £11.44.

This is a permanent position to work variable hours across variable days, including weekends and 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 with its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment, or at a management level, the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!

About The Role

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 an advantage 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.
• *Discount on website ticket prices for Chester Zoo, the UK’s largest charity zoo.
• *'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.

Desired Criteria

• Similar previous experience is an advantage.
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort.

Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th June, 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.44 Hourly