Housekeeper

Love the satisfaction of leaving a room looking spotless? Looking for daytime hours in a role where your hard work is noticed and appreciated? Join our friendly Housekeeping team and help create memorable stays at our award-winning resort.

Potters Resorts Five Lakes is the UK’s only fully inclusive resort, set within 320 acres of beautiful Essex countryside. We offer our guests a unique short-break experience, combining comfortable accommodation, excellent dining, live entertainment and a wide range of activities. Behind every memorable stay is a friendly and dedicated team working together to deliver the high standards and warm welcome for which Potters is known.

At Potters Resorts Five Lakes, every detail matters. Our Housekeeping team plays an essential part in creating the clean, comfortable and welcoming surroundings that make our guests’ stays so memorable.

Potters Resorts Five Lakes, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX

We’re looking for reliable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a supportive team. Previous housekeeping experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Hours and location

• 30 hours per week
• 9am-3pm
• Working five days out of seven
• Rotational weekend and bank holiday working

Please note that, due to our rural location and lack of public transport, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Housekeeping Team Member, you’ll help ensure our guest accommodation is beautifully prepared and ready to welcome each new arrival. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and refreshing guest bedrooms and bathrooms to a high standard
• Making beds, dusting, vacuuming and sanitising surfaces
• Replenishing towels, toiletries and other guest amenities
• Responding politely and helpfully to guest requests
• Reporting any maintenance issues or damaged items
• Using cleaning products and equipment safely
• Following our health, safety and hygiene procedures
• Working closely with your colleagues to complete rooms efficiently and on time

Pay: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (depending on age)

Ready to make a difference?

If you enjoy seeing the results of your hard work and would love to be part of the team behind an exceptional guest experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Potters Resorts Five Lakes.

What we’re looking for:

You don’t need previous experience to join us-we’re more interested in your attitude and approach. You’ll be:

• Reliable, organised and ready to get stuck in
• Proud of delivering high standards
• Friendly and helpful when speaking with guests
• Comfortable working at pace and as part of a team
• Able to manage a physically active role involving bending, lifting and repetitive tasks
• Flexible enough to support changing workloads and guest requirements

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly pay of £10.85-£12.71, depending on age
• Free meals while working
• Free access to our gym and leisure facilities
• Friends and family discounts
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Training and development through the Potters Academy
• Career development opportunities
• Loyalty and recognition awards
• Regular team treats and appreciation days
• A friendly and genuinely enjoyable place to work

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.