Location: Griffon Forest, Sandburn Estate, York
Position: Cleaner/Housekeeper at Griffon Forest
Salary: £12.80 per hour
Hours: 2–3 days a week, including Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays
The Role:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Cleaner/Housekeeper to join our small, friendly team at Griffon Forest.
In this hands-on role, you’ll help clean and prepare our luxury holiday lodges to the high standards our guests have come to expect. Our 55 lodges are open all year round with high occupancy, so you’ll play an important part in making sure they are clean, well-presented and ready to welcome our guests.
No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lodge Cleaning: Clean and prepare our luxury holiday lodges ready for guest arrivals.
- Lodge Presentation: Ensure lodges are presented to the high standards our guests have come to expect.
- Attention to Detail: Take pride in your work and maintain a keen eye for detail when cleaning and preparing each lodge.
- Teamwork: Work as part of our small, friendly team to help prepare our lodges throughout the year.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- Availability: Able to work 2–3 days per week, including Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Transport: Own transport is required due to our rural location, just off the A64 at Flaxton.
- Experience: Previous experience is not required, as training will be provided.
Additional Benefits:
- Casual dress.
- Company pension.
- Employee discount.
- Free parking.
- Staff benefits across the Sandburn Hall business, including discounts at Tykes Restaurant, Golf and The Sports Bar.
- Good rates of pay, reviewed regularly.
About Griffon Forest and the Sandburn Hall Estate:
Griffon Forest is nestled in 100 acres of peaceful woodland and features 55 luxury self-catering lodges, each with its own private outdoor hot tub. With year-round high occupancy, it is a sought-after destination for couples and families alike.
Griffon Forest is part of the beautiful Sandburn Estate, a family-owned, independent business. The estate features a 40-bed hotel, an 18-hole golf course, a driving range and golf academy, Tykes Restaurant, a Grand Hall for events, and a Sports Bar.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a stunning woodland setting while enjoying a supportive and rewarding work environment. If you have a keen eye for detail, take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please email your CV to [email protected].
Alternatively, please contact Helen or Jo for more information.
Griffon Forest is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
