Housekeeping Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Squirrel Hotels is a family-owned company including four hotels, two in the North of England, one in the Lake District and one in the Forest of Dean.
Hall Garth Hotel, Darlington are looking for Housekeeping staff to join our team.
A stunning period property at it’s heart and modern extensions increasing the capacity of the hotel, Hall Garth Darlington offers both traditional and contemporary guest experiences. Standing in 70 acres of parkland that includes an acclaimed Par 73 golf course and leisure club, this wonderful hotel is also conveniently located just off the A1 at junction 59.
Working 16 hours across 3/4 days per week, the housekeeping assistant reports directly to our head housekeeper and liases with the reception and maintenance team. The position will include some weekend work depending on demand. Previous housekeeping experience is preferred however, full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
· Responsible for working in all areas of the housekeeping department duties include ensuring hotel bedrooms and public areas are cleaned and checked to the highest standards required at all times.
Ideal Candidate
- Housekeeping experience is preferred.
- Attention to detail is key together with a can do attitude.
- Self-motivated, engaging personality, professionalism.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Delivery of consistently high levels service and calmness under pressure.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach and is very much a team player.
- Superbly presented.
Benefits
- Discounted or free food
- Refer a friend
- Tips
- On-site parking
- Wellness programmes
- Gym membership
- Employee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- We also offer all our team members discount on food and drink across the groups hotels, discount accommodation across the groups hotels, and various social activities throughout the year.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Salary: Up to £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: One location
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 Assistant roles across Hall Garth Hotel'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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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