Flexible working days – Weekends required
On-site accommodation available
Rutland Watermill is looking for a reliable, hardworking and organised Housekeeping & Cleaning Operative to join our team on a full-time basis.
The role will involve looking after the cleanliness and presentation of our lodges, café and wider guest areas, ensuring everything is clean, tidy and ready for our guests and customers.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a good eye for detail and can work efficiently both independently and as part of a small team.
The Role
This is a varied cleaning and housekeeping position, with responsibilities across both our accommodation and café areas.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Cleaning and preparing our staycation lodges between guest stays
- Making beds and ensuring bedrooms and living areas are presented to a high standard
- Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and all guest facilities
- Checking lodges are fully prepared and guest-ready before arrivals
- Cleaning and maintaining the café, including tables, floors, surfaces and customer areas
- Keeping staff and back-of-house areas clean, tidy and organised
- Emptying bins and carrying out general housekeeping duties
- Replenishing cleaning and guest supplies when required
- Reporting any maintenance issues, damages or missing items
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site
- Helping with general tasks around the property when required
- Working closely with the wider Rutland Watermill team to ensure the site is kept to a consistently high standard
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently and manage their own workload
- Comfortable working at a good pace when there are multiple lodges to prepare
- Flexible and willing to work weekends
- Friendly and approachable
- Able to take pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and presentation
- Physically fit and comfortable with a role that involves being on your feet and carrying out active cleaning duties
- Previous housekeeping, hotel, holiday-let or commercial cleaning experience would be beneficial, but is not essential for the right person
Working Hours
This is a full-time position of up to 40 hours per week, with working days and hours arranged flexibly around our lodge bookings and café requirements.
Weekend availability is essential, as our lodges require regular changeovers and the café operates throughout the weekend.
The role may involve earlier starts, later finishes during particularly busy periods, depending on occupancy and business requirements.
On-Site Accommodation
On-site accommodation may be available if required.
We have a one-bedroom apartment located on site, which could provide an ideal option for someone who is looking for accommodation alongside their employment.
Accommodation would be discussed separately with the successful candidate.
Why Join Rutland Watermill?
Rutland Watermill is a growing hospitality and leisure destination in a beautiful countryside setting. The site includes our café, staycation lodges, padel court and wellness facilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a varied role within a friendly, growing business, with the opportunity to become an important part of the day-to-day running of the site.
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
