Night Porter

Darwin Escapes; Kilnwick Percy; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Escapes seeks a Night Porter for their Kilnwick Percy Resort. In this full-time, seasonal role, you'll ensure security, provide excellent service, and handle out-of-hours queries. You'll work 40 hours a week on a variable schedule, including weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Free complimentary round of Golf

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to training programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred.
• SIA licence preferable but training can be provided.
• Driving licence and ability to drive is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of the resort and staff.
• Provide five-star customer service.
• Perform emergency maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Location: Kilnwick Road, Pocklington

We are looking for a Night Porter to join our team at Kilnwick Percy Resort in Pocklington, York. Hourly rate of £12.21.

This is a Seasonal, Sick Cover position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 4 variable days which will include weekends and bank holidays.

Shift pattern for this role will be 8pm – 6am, 4 nights on – 4 nights off.

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!

About The Role

Main responsibilities:

The successful Night Porter will

• Ensure the security of the resort, guest and members of staff.
• Provide excellent five star customer service when dealing with enquires.
• Answer out of hour’s phone calls and enquiries.
• Perform emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Take responsibility for personnel, property, buildings and accommodation.
• Patrol the perimeter of the resort.
• Ensure the security of all buildings at all times.
• Provide support to guests staying in lodges and hotel rooms during out of hours.
  
  

Requirements

Similar previous experience is preferred. A current SIA licence is desirable however training for this can be provided. Excellent customer service and strong communication skills are essential. A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential to enable travel around 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
  
  

Skills Needed

About The Company

A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination.

A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you.

Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family-sized caravans and even treehouses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence.

All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award-winning facilities and stunning accommodation. Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.

Company Culture

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry.

Darwin Escapes has 26 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff.

No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Ayrshire in Scotland, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you!

If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you.

With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.

Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential to enable travel around the resort
  
  

Desired Criteria

• Similar previous experience is an advantage
• A current SIA licence is desirable however training for this can be provided
  
  

Closing DateWednesday 1st October, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

Salary£12.21 Hourly