River Dart Country Park
Housekeeper – Full time (Permanent)
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Housekeeper – River Dart Country Park
Location: River Dart Country Park, Dartmoor, Devon, TQ13 7NP
Job Type: Permanent – 40 hours per week
Pay: Dependent on age, qualifications, and experience
Working Pattern: Flexible shift pattern including weekends
Qualifications/Experience: Full driving licence and first aid certificate desirable but not essential
Start Date: From Monday 5th October (or by agreement)
Interview Dates: By arrangement
To Apply: Application forms can be found HERE
Submit Applications To: Human Resources — hr@riverdart.co.uk
About The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly team at River Dart Country Park as a Housekeeper.
Set within 90 acres of parkland in Dartmoor National Park, River Dart Country Park is one of Devon’s best-loved family attractions and campsites. The Park features a campsite, bed and breakfast accommodation, extensive play areas, and is also a popular venue for corporate events and weddings.
We are a multi-award-winning business, committed to maintaining the highest standards. If you have the skills, dedication, and passion, we’d love you to join our team.
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Main Responsibilities
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness across the site, including B&B rooms, day visitor areas, campsite facilities, and the wedding venue.
- Help with enquiries and problems that may arise in a friendly, helpful manner.
- Ensure residential guests adhere to company rules, regulations, and terms and conditions by reporting any concerns to the Housekeeping Manager or General Manager.
- Adhere to, and promote company risk assessments and health & safety policies.
- Repair or report any equipment faults to the Housekeeping Manager/General Manager.
- Liaise closely with other departments to ensure cleanliness and appearance standards are met.
- Completing necessary paperwork.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Previous Housekeeping experience.
- Able to interact professionally with colleagues and customers.
- Commitment to providing high service standards.
- Ability to work to schedules and deadlines.
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Personal Attributes
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Able to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised.
- Hard-working and committed.
- Calm and effective problem-solving.
- Excellent timekeeping.
- Able to prioritise tasks in order of importance.
- Must have a well-motivated, flexible, friendly, and enthusiastic approach to work.
- High standard of personal hygiene and smart appearance.
General Expectations
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Work in accordance with the Country Park’s environmental policy.
- In addition, all employees are expected to work to River Dart Country Park policies and terms of employment.
The Successful Candidate Will Benefit From
- Statutory pension.
- 28 days holiday entitlement.
- Free entry to the Park on days off.
- 20% food discount.
- Discounted camping for you and your family.
- Free use of Dartmoor Bike Park.
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