Night Porter

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

Job summary

A leading holiday resort company in Kilnwick Percy is seeking a Night Porter to ensure the security of the facility and provide support to guests during the night. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 and includes responsibilities such as conducting security checks, managing late arrivals, and assisting with events. Previous experience is preferred, and training for an SIA licence is available. Join a dynamic team in one of the UK's fastest-growing holiday companies.

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

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Darwin Academy training

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash cash plan

Qualifications

• Similar previous experience is an advantage.
• A current SIA licence is desirable, but training can be provided.
• A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable.
• A driving licence is preferred for travel to the resort.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the security of the Clubhouse and guest accommodation and welfare during the night.
• Conduct regular security checks and report any defects to Management.
• Follow correct procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Answer internal and external telephone calls.
• Check in late arrivals and manage early departures.
• Set up for Breakfast or following day functions.
• Assist in clearing down evening functions.
• Provide overnight support to guests and respond to queries.
• Deal with guest queries or complaints in a professional manner.
• Clean the Restaurant and function suite to a high standard.

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, Yorkshire.

Great hourly rate of £12.21.

This is a 6 Month Fixed Term position to work full time hours. 40 hours across 4 variable days, which will include 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 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, the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!

About The Role

Main responsibilities

• Be responsible for the security of the Clubhouse and guest accommodation and welfare during the night.
• Conduct regular security checks, ensuring that the premises are safe and secure and any defects are reported to Management.
• Follow correct procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Answer internal and external telephone calls.
• Check in any late arrivals and manage early departures.
• Set up for Breakfast or following day functions.
• Assist in clearing down evening functions, ensuring guests leave promptly and safely.
• Provide overnight support to guests and respond to queries and emergency calls.
• Deal with any guest queries or complaints in a professional manner, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
• Clean the Restaurant and function suite to a high standard.

Requirements

Similar previous experience is an advantage. A current SIA licence is desirable; however, training for this can be provided. A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable. A driving licence is preferred for travel to 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

(No specific skills listed, but the role requires adaptability and customer‑service orientation.)

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, family‑focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We provide excellent facilities and a supportive environment for your growth.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• Similar previous experience is an advantage.
• A current SIA licence is desirable; however, training for this can be provided.
• A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills.

Closing Date

Thursday 1st January, 2026

Contract Type

Full‑time

Salary

£12.21 Hourly