Housekeeper

Forest Holidays; Tetford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Enhanced parental leave

Long service awards

Health & wellbeing platform

Pension scheme

Two paid days to volunteer

Subsidised meals

Health cash plan & life assurance

Wellbeing events & activities

Save on breaks

Save on top brands

Job summary

Forest Holidays is hiring a Housekeeper at Thorpe Forest. Work in small teams to clean and prepare cabins, ensuring rooms are spotless and welcoming for guests. The role emphasizes attention to detail, outdoor-weather readiness, and delivering the Forest Feeling from the moment guests arrive.

The position is part-time, with shifts on Mondays and Fridays, at Thorpe Forest in Norfolk. Competitive hourly pay and a range of staff benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar housekeeping role is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and meet tight cleaning standards.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare multiple cabins per shift to a high standard.
• Keep cabins spotless and welcoming for guests.
• Maintain brand standards to deliver Forest Feeling from cabin entry.
• Collaborate with team to meet schedules and targets.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication

Positive attitude

Job description

Join us where the River Thet winds through tranquil woodland at Thorpe Forest

• Location: Thorpe Forest (Norfolk)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday

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

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
• 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
• Two paid 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.
• 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.