Seasonal Housekeeping Assistants

Port Lympne Reserve is part of The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programs.

We are looking to recruit Housekeeping Assistants, to work at our luxury short breaks accommodations from now until September, on a flexible basis. We are currently looking for energetic, confident and sociable people with an eye for detail to join our fast paced team and be able to work under pressure. Relevant experience of working in a lodge, chalet, hotel or bed & breakfast with knowledge of cleaning, changing bedding and preparing areas for the next guests is preferable, however full training will be given.

Duties will include:
• Carry out general cleaning duties
• Stripping and remaking beds
• Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, including communal areas
• Cleaning barbecues and fire pit areas
• Dusting, vacuuming and sweeping
• Checking and replenishing inventory and reporting all technical and quality faults

Personal Specifications
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A warm approachable manner to both short breaks team and guests
• Strong team player
• Self-confident and the ability to use your own initiative
• Good time-keeping
• Good organisational skills
• A neat and tidy appearance

The role is variable hours worked on a flexible rota basis providing cover from Monday to Sunday including bank holidays and school holidays.
Salary in line with the national minimum/living wage.

A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location.

All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Friday 9 March 2018
or sooner if sufficient applications are received.

To Apply – Please email your C.V and covering letter.

or send to: HR Department, Port Lympne Reserve, Aldington Road, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4PD.