Site Cleaning Operative

Site Cleaning Operative

Searles Leisure Resort is a long‑established, family‑run holiday resort located on the beautiful Norfolk coastline in Hunstanton. For over 70 years, Searles has been one of the region’s most trusted destinations for UK seaside breaks, built around a simple motto: “creating happiness for all ages.” As part of the wider Searles Leisure Group, an independent family business operating for more than 83 years, the resort is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and strong community values. The group also includes Heacham Manor Hotel and Searles Sea Tours, offering the team opportunities to be part of a diverse and growing hospitality and leisure organisation.

Hours of Work: 20 hours per week, Seasonal Fixed term until 31/10/2026.

Reporting to: Hygiene Manager.

Job Purpose: As a Site Cleaning Operative, you will be an essential part of the Site Clean Team. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across Searles Leisure Resort, including venues, toilets, offices, holiday homes stock and facilities, ensuring they meet excellent company standards. The key focus is maintaining excellent customer service and care while managing health and safety within the workplace. You will support the Company’s mission and objectives through compliance with Policies and Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and tidy areas across the Resort: vacuuming, mopping floors, dusting surfaces, washing up and cleaning various facilities.
• Clean windows and glass partitions and dress holiday home sales stock for viewing, then undress once sold and hand over a clean unit for new owners.
• Report any damage, defects or non‑functioning items within the holiday home.
• Carry out other cleaning and housekeeping duties as required.
• Prepare Holiday Home Sales Units to company standards.
• Follow all company procedures to ensure consistent, high‑quality standards.
• Comply with relevant regulations and policies, including the Data Protection Act, Health & Safety and Safeguarding.
• Complete any required in‑house training and participate in team meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for the business, promoting the Company positively to customers at all times.
• Perform any additional cleaning tasks as directed by the Manager.
• Support the Company’s mission and objectives through adherence to all Policies and Procedures.

Key Relationships

• Hygiene Manager
• Site Cleaning Team
• Holiday Home Sales Manager
• Tent & Touring Team

Education, Training & Experience

• Previous professional cleaning experience (desirable, not essential).
• Coshh awareness (training provided).
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to represent the business positively.

Disposition & Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence (desirable).
• Flexible with working hours.
• Maintain professional work attire.
• Polite, well‑mannered and good communication skills.
• Ability to meet standards and expectations consistently.
• Organised and reliable.
• Enthusiastic and energetic team player.
• Good time‑keeping skills.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong work ethic.