HOUSEKEEPER - South Devon
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Position Overview & Specifications
HOUSEKEEPER - covering Bigbury, Noss Mayo and Kingsbridge
Are you looking for truly year-round work that pays an employed regular long-term salary that you can rely on (this is not cash-in-hand seasonal work)?
Pebbles is an award-winning trustworthy family-run established business and you will get from us 10-25 hours a week, with certified fully paid training provided by our qualified and experienced team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
You will be responsible for cleaning luxury homes around Bigbury, Noss Mayo and Kingsbridge (most with on-site parking) during the week, Friday and/or Saturday included, as well as working with a team of cleaners some of your time.
You will have full support from the very experienced housekeeping management team, from the office and in the field. Ask us advice or any question and we’ll always be there to help!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- You will have one year or more experience in care, hospitality, cleaning or running a family household.
- You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle to undertake this role.
- You will be a team player and enjoy working with others.
- You will be conscientious, dependable and take pride in your work, and have a desire to maintain Pebbles’ 5-star service and reputation.
WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU
- Salary package £20,700 - £22,000 plus £1,950 summer up-lift (pro rata to contracted hours)
- There is also a Quality Lead Bonus paid in October.
- There are star performer bonuses available in the summer months, for those going above and beyond.
- Paid holiday, including your birthday!
- Employer Supported Volunteering – receive full pay from Pebbles, for up to two days each year, to volunteer in your community or for a charity on a project of your choosing, during working hours.
- Our unique bursary fund for your young relatives to support their vocational or academic education (see our Facebook Pebbles Team page for more details).
- Certified fully paid training provided by our qualified and experienced team.
- Workplace pension with Pebbles’ company contribution.
- Expenses paid including mileage during your working day at 45ppm.
- Uniform and all equipment provided.
- Year-round regular hours with continuous support of our experienced and friendly team.
- Career opportunities.
- Housekeepers with more than two years’ experience can have a free stay in one of the holiday homes we manage, as part of a holiday home assessment from time to time annually.
ABOUT PEBBLES
Pebbles is a well-established family-run business and we have been operating property and garden maintenance services, property refurbishment services and property management services to an outstanding selection of large, luxury private holiday homes and holiday home properties within 50 miles of Kingsbridge since 2004.
Our team retention is unusually high. One of our wonderful housekeepers, Claire, said: “As soon as I started working for Pebbles, I realised what a kind and caring company I had joined. My training was excellent, really thorough, to ensure I felt comfortable. And the best bit…..you get to see loads of beautiful properties! I can’t recommend Pebbles enough.”
HOW TO APPLY
If you’d like to have an informal chat, please call 01548 843696 and ask for Laura or Isabel, who have lots of experience and will be happy to provide more information about the role.
Please apply here now.
Closing date is 22nd March 2023.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,700.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/03/2023
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 HOUSEKEEPER - South Devon roles across Pebbles'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 £20,700 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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