Job Summary
Closing Date: Friday 8 May 2026
Salary: £10.85 - £12.71 Per Hour, Plus Desirable Benefits
Seasonal, Flexible Hour Positions Available. Availability to work 4-5 days a week.
Are you wild about creating memorable experiences?
Do you want to work in a place where you can hear calls from troops of Howler Monkeys, or the roars of a pride of Lions?
Overview
At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, we are looking for Housekeeping Assistants to work in and around our unique, luxurious accommodation areas on a seasonal basis until the 6 November 2026.
Who We Are Looking For
Confident and sociable individuals who have a keen eye for detail and work well under pressure. Relevant experience of working in a lodge, chalet, hotel, or bed & breakfast with knowledge of cleaning, changing bedding and preparing areas is desirable, however full training will be provided. Golf buggies will be used to travel around various accommodation areas within the park; therefore, a full valid driving licence would be advantageous.
Contract Details
Seasonal contracts run through to the 6 November 2026. Rate of pay is £10.85 for under 21-year-olds and £12.71 for over 21-year-olds. The role is variable hours worked on a flexible rota basis providing cover from Monday to Sunday including bank holidays and school holidays. Ideally the successful candidate will be available to work across 4-5 days per week. A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.
Location
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a world-renowned wild animal park set within 600 acres of Kentish savannah. The Reserve is home to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals and offers luxury short breaks accommodations, free roaming animal safaris, once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters and exquisite dining experiences. Every employee is part of real conservation in action and their efforts have contributed to animals such as black rhino and western lowland gorillas being returned to their natural habitats in collaboration with our partners at The Aspinall Foundation.
Why You Should Join Us
We’re on a mission to create memorable experiences that matter, and our Core Values ‘One Team’, ‘Customer’, and ‘Pride’ drive us each day to become part of something extraordinary.
Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave pro rata to start date and working hours, inclusive of bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning.
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24‑hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- Company Pension.
- And many more length or service-related rewards and benefits.
Your Adventure Awaits
To apply: If you want to work in an exciting and unique environment where no two days are the same, email your C.V. and covering letter to dorotheew@portlympne.com
Seasonal Housekeeping Assistants in Hythe employer: Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve & Howletts Wild Animal Park
At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that offers a unique and rewarding work environment amidst the beauty of nature. Our team members enjoy flexible working hours, comprehensive training opportunities, and a supportive culture that values conservation and memorable experiences. With benefits like unlimited park entry, discounts, and a strong commitment to employee growth, joining our family means being part of something extraordinary.
Contact Details:
Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve & Howletts Wild Animal Park Recruitment Team
