Company Description
Have an eye for detail? Take pride in spotless results? Ready to join our Housekeeping team? Love that freshly made bed, sparkling bathroom, everything-in-its-place feeling? Bring your energy and attention to detail to Potters Resorts Five Lakes, where you’ll help make every stay special. Set within 320 acres of beautiful Essex countryside, Potters Resorts Five Lakes offers fully inclusive short breaks with comfortable accommodation, excellent dining, live entertainment and a wide range of activities. Behind every great stay is a team who care. From a warm welcome to a beautifully prepared bedroom, it’s the little touches that make a big difference—and that’s where you come in. Job Description
Housekeeping Team Member Location:
Potters Resorts Five Lakes, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX
Pay:
£10.85–£12.71 per hour, depending on age We’re looking for reliable, hardworking people who enjoy getting stuck in and take pride in a job well done. Whether you’ve worked in housekeeping before or are ready to try something new, we’ll provide the training and support to help you succeed. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role.
You’ll be on your feet for much of your shift, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, bending, lifting and carrying out repetitive tasks while working to room turnaround times. Hours and location 30 hours per week
9am–3pm
Working five days out of seven
Regular weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis is an essential requirement of this role. You must be available to work these shifts.
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 You’ll help make our guest accommodation a welcoming home from home, ensuring every room is clean, comfortable and ready for arrival. Your day will include: Cleaning guest bedrooms and bathrooms to our high standards
Making beds, dusting, vacuuming and sanitising surfaces
Replenishing towels, toiletries and guest amenities
Responding warmly and helpfully to guest requests
Reporting maintenance issues and damaged items
Using cleaning products and equipment safely
Following health, safety and hygiene procedures
Working with colleagues to get rooms ready efficiently and on time
Bring your pride. We’ll provide the training. If you enjoy being active, seeing the results of your hard work and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us put the sparkle into every stay at Potters Resorts Five Lakes. Qualifications
What we’re looking for Experience is welcome, but your attitude and approach matter most. You’ll need to be: Reliable, organised and ready to get stuck in
Attentive to detail and proud of delivering high standards
Friendly, approachable and helpful with guests
Comfortable working at pace, independently and with colleagues
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged periods on your feet, bending, lifting and repetitive cleaning tasks
Available for regular weekend and bank holiday working
Flexible and willing to support changing workloads and guest needs
Additional Information
Your effort helps make our guests’ breaks special, and we believe it deserves to be recognised. Join our team and enjoy: £10.85–£12.71 per hour
, depending on age
Daytime working hours: 9am–3pm
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
Opportunities to develop your career
Loyalty and recognition awards
Regular team treats and appreciation days
A welcoming team where your contribution is noticed and appreciated
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. Experience Required : NoJob: Housekeeper Compensation: GBP 10.85 - GBP 12.71 - hourly
Housekeeper in Colchester employer: Potters Resorts
Potters Resorts is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the UK’s only fully-inclusive resort located in the picturesque Hopton-on-Sea. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members enjoy steady shifts and the chance to lead a dedicated team while ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience. Join us to be part of a vibrant community that values attention to detail and provides training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
