About Retreats Yorkshire
Retreats Yorkshire is a collection of luxury holiday accommodation set in the beautiful countryside of Holywell Green, Halifax. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences, with every property maintained to the highest standards.
We're looking for a reliable, hardworking and proactive General Assistant to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is happy to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks.
No two days are the same, so we're looking for someone who is flexible, organised and happy to support wherever needed.
The Role
As a General Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring our holiday properties and surrounding grounds are maintained to an exceptional standard for every guest.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Cleaning, servicing and maintaining hot tubs to the highest standard.
- Testing, monitoring and safely administering hot tub chemicals in line with health and safety procedures.
- Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs within holiday properties.
- Keeping outdoor areas clean, tidy and well-presented.
- Operating equipment such as pressure washers (jet washers) and other maintenance tools.
- Transporting clean and used linen between properties and laundry facilities.
- Removing waste and transporting it to the local recycling centre/tip as required.
- Completing property inspections and reporting maintenance issues.
- Assisting with property changeovers where required.
- Supporting the management team with a variety of day-to-day operational tasks and ad hoc duties.
- Helping ensure every guest arrives to a clean, safe and well-maintained property.
Essential Requirements
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in a maintenance, property, facilities or general assistant role (preferred).
- A practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills.
- Experience maintaining hot tubs or swimming pools, including chemical testing and water treatment, is advantageous. Training can be provided for the right candidate.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Access to their own vehicle (business mileage will be reimbursed).
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
- Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable
- Basic plumbing, electrical, decorating or DIY skills.
- Experience using maintenance equipment such as pressure washers and power tools.
- Previous experience working within hospitality, holiday accommodation or property management.
What We Offer
- Part-time permanent position (25 hours per week).
- Flexible working hours with a varied and rewarding role.
- Business mileage reimbursed when using your own vehicle for work.
- Staff discounts across all APN and APN Hotel Group venues, including: Bar Fibre, Viaduct Showbar, Green Room, The Bells Leeds, Briggate Hotel and more.
- A supportive management team and opportunities to develop within a growing hospitality group.
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful countryside setting as part of a friendly and dedicated team.
Join us in this engaging role where your organisational talents will shine! We value energetic individuals eager to contribute their skills in a supportive environment that encourages growth and excellence.
Pay: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
