Join us where the forest hides secret glades and sunlight filters through the trees at Keldy Forest
- Location: Keldy (North Yorkshire)
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Working Hours: Part-time, 20 hours.
- Days of Work: Monday. Friday and either Saturday or Sunday.
- Driving Licence required due to nature of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper & Laundry Assistant to join our team at Keldy.
Be part of creating memorable escapes in one of North Yorkshire’s most peaceful forest settings. Develop your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest.
Our cabins at Keldy are deep in the forest; some are just visible between the trees and others enjoy an outlook onto grassy, sunlit glades. Here, surrounded by nature, you can truly relax.
About the Housekeeper & Laundry Assistant Role:
Open all year round, our Housekeepers work in small teams, cleaning multiple cabins per shift. Passionate about the little details, you understand the importance of exceptional cleanliness, it’s what keeps our guests coming back time and time again.
Key responsibilities include:
- ➡️ Cleaning and preparing multiple cabins per shift to the highest standard.
- ➡️ Ensuring all cabins are spotless, welcoming, and fully stocked with fresh linen for arriving guests.
- ➡️ Packing, sorting, and preparing clean laundry and linen to ensure it is ready for cabin changeovers.
- ➡️ Taking pride in your work and attention to detail at all times.
- ➡️ Following brand standards to ensure every guest experiences the Forest Feeling from the moment they step into their cabin.
What Are We Looking For?
Our ideal Housekeeper will be enthusiastic, energetic, and eager to deliver on our exceptional brand standards. You’ll be a team player with a keen eye for detail, capable of building good working relationships with colleagues and meeting set timescales.
We’re looking for someone with:
- ✅ A valid UK driving licence due to the requirements of the role
- ✅ A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic
- ✅ The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues
- ✅ Great attention to detail, ensuring high cleanliness standards are met
- ✅ Some previous experience in a similar role
- ✅ A willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting, whatever the weather
Who Are Forest Holidays?
We’re a team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place ✨
Why Join Us?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- ✈️ Generous holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge
- Performance-based bonuses - Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
- Enhanced parental leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
- Long service awards and company events - Celebrate success with your team
- Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension
- Two paid days to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about
- Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location
❤️- Health cash plan & life assurance - Covered by the company to keep you protected
- Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness
- Save on breaks - Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
- ️ Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK
Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.
Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17:
- 16 years: £8.00 per hour
- 17 years: £10.85 per hour
Reasonable Adjustments: We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.
Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us at Keldy. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
