Housekeeping Positions - St Ives - £13/hour
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a crucial part of the Property Management Team, you will be responsible for providing a high standard housekeeping service and ensuring all properties are immaculately presented.
This role is for properties in St Ives & surrounding areas. Ideally, candidates will have their own transport, however, we can provide lifts from a designated pick-up point in some areas. Some parking is available at the properties, however, this is allocated by the Property Supervisor.
The Role:
- Providing high quality cleaning in line with Cornish Gems standards
- Reporting property maintenance issues and breakages
- Use of the Cornish Gems shift scheduling system
- Support and communicate with your Property Supervisor effectively
- Work as an active member of a busy team
- Provide support to other team members as required
- Additional tasks as per business requirements
The Person:
Essential
- Adaptability, as things can change at the last minute
- Methodical and systematic when working through tasks
- Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Professional at all times with guests, owners and colleagues
- Solutions focused with the ability to solve issues when they arise
- Proud, wants to do a good job and exceed expectations
- Organised and knows what needs doing and when
- Team worker actively supports colleagues throughout the company
- Effective communicator
Desirable
- Experience in housekeeping
- Experience in the luxury accommodation sector
- Own vehicle
The Benefits
- Weekly pay and a great hourly rate, increasing upon completion of one full summer season
- Uniform and cleaning supplies provided
- Ability to earn real cash rewards for hard work through our Kudos rewards system
- Full training provided for all successful candidates
- Work in a safe environment, with no face to face contact with guests
Work within a friendly team, for a company with an exceptional reputation!
Paid training sessions will be available for successful candidates. Normal working days would be Friday and Saturday between 10am and 4pm. Ad-hoc hours may also be available mid-week.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work regularly on Fridays?
- Are you available to work regularly on Saturdays?
Experience:
- housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Housekeeping Positions - St Ives - £13/hour roles across Cornish Gems Ltd'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 £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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