Housekeeper

FOREST HOLIDAYS LIMITED; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading holiday company in the UK is seeking a Housekeeper to join their Cropton team. The role involves cleaning cabins, ensuring high cleanliness standards, and working in a small team. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and able to work outdoors. This part-time position offers various benefits, a competitive wage, and a rewarding work environment in a beautiful forest setting.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Social events

Pension scheme

Paid volunteer day

Subsidised meals

Wellbeing activities

Discount on cabin breaks

Hundreds of discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Positive and can-do attitude is essential.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean multiple cabins per shift.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness standards.
• Work effectively in a team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong work ethic

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Overview

Location: Cropton
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Working Hours: Part-time, 12 hours per week.
Days of Work: Monday and Friday.

Join Our Team in a Stunning Forest Setting! We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our Cropton team. Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful forest locations, developing your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests.

About Forest Holidays

We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It’s what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

Role Overview

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. You take pride in keeping things spotless and are happy to work with our brand standards, ensuring every guest experience that Forest Feeling 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 will be a team player with a keen eye for detail, capable of building good working relationships with colleagues and working to set timescales is essential.

• 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.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonuses – Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if customer service targets are met.
• Social events and awards evenings – 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.
• Wellbeing events & activities – Focus on your mental and physical wellness.
• Save on cabin breaks – Enjoy up to 20% off pre-booked stays or last-minute breaks for just £75 per cabin. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
• Hundreds of discounts – Save on top brands across the UK.

Pay

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17:

• 16 years: £7.55 per hour
• 17 years: £10.00 per hour

Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, committed to sustainability and responsible tourism. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that values people and the planet.

Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!