Part-time Housekeeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us
Cottage Team is a family run business that offers a range of services for holiday cottage or second home owners in the Derbyshire Peak District,
Our aim is to deliver the very best level of service to our cottage owners and their guests alike. Within this industry, little things make a big difference. We don’t like wonky pictures, we don’t like broken light bulbs, we don’t like crumbs under sofa cushions…
We’re going through an exciting growth period at the moment and want the right person – or people - to join and grow their career with us.
About the Job
This is a developing role as Cottage Team grows and the successful applicant becomes experienced. The job is primarily working in small teams of 2-4, cleaning and presenting cottages (inside and out) to a high standard, and with the potential to become a team leader within 18 months.
The job works out of Sheffield travelling to the cottages each day.
Tourists visit the Peak District all year round, with Friday, Saturday and Monday the most popular days for cottage changeovers, between 10am and 4pm. Obviously, this includes Bank Holidays.
The job is part time – guaranteed 18-24 hours/week - with additional hours available for the right person. A full, clean, driving licence is essential, although own transport is not as we provide the vehicle to be driven to the cottages.
Experience of housekeeping/ cottage cleaning is not essential as full training will be provided.
About You
You share our pride in a job done well, like everything spotless and in its place.
You enjoy working in small teams, and have an enthusiasm for getting your work done properly and quickly.
You want a job with potential for more responsibility and reward.
You communicate well with people and enjoy dealing with them.
You have good record-keeping skills; and understand how to use records to improve the guests’ stay.
You learn practical tasks quickly and understand the importance of your and others health and safety.
About Applying
Call us for a chat on 01629 828299 between 9am and 9pm any day.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18-24 per week
Salary: £9.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to follow Government requirements and housekeeping good practise in the use of PPE and anti-viral gels and sprays in the cottages and vehicles.
Application question(s):
- How many hours & days are you looking to work?
Experience:
- holiday cottage/ hotel housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- full, clean UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Pert-time Housekeeper job - February 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part-time Housekeeper roles across Cottage Team's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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