Coast & Country Cottages part of Sykes Holiday Cottages, have the exciting opportunity for a Seasonal Property Checker to join our bustling Salcombe team. Contract: 3 month Seasonal Contract, July to September Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour Work Days & Hours: 15 hours per week, Friday and Saturday, 9am until 5.30pm Working Location: Office based at our office in Salcombe Team: Housekeeping Reporting to: Housekeeping Manager About Us Coast & Country Cottages is a holiday letting agency, marketing and managing over 450 holiday homes across the stunning South Devon coast and countryside. Whether you’re looking to stay in the harbour towns of Salcombe or Dartmouth, in the fishing villages of Hope Cove and Thurlestone, or on the breath-taking Start Bay coastline, we have a range of South Devon holiday homes to suit your requirements. About the Role Our Seasonal Property Checker will be crucial in ensuring our high standards are met, making this the perfect opportunity for those with a keen eye for detail and a knack for perfectionism. Visiting our portfolio of properties to inspect and ensure our high standards are met, you will be crucial in communicating closely with the main office to ensure all maintenance and housekeeping issues are fed back to be dealt with accordingly making this the perfect opportunity. We want to hear from someone who can hit the ground running, who can use their excellent cleaning experience to work as part of our fast-paced, friendly team meeting the needs of our valued Guests and Owners! Your Responsibilities As Property Checker, you will be responsible for the following areas of accountability: Covering property inspections, correcting any issues identified Thoroughly check garden and outside areas, including BBQ’s hot tubs Stocking starter supplies of logs/kindling for open fires during winter months Ensure welcome packs and standard cleaning supplies are in place ready for guest arrival Advise guests properties are ready for early check in where appropriate Check heating, TV remotes, key safes, lighting etc all in working order Check individual specific requests have been actioned, such as high chairs, twin beds Liaising occasionally with owners/caretakers to resolve minor issues On occasion if required you may be required to assist in the cleaning of properties Deliver any missed or unexpected items as required Carry out inventory checks on vacant properties, upload these to internal computer system and liase with owners/office on replacement items Check oil tank levels during winter months and liase with owners/office on restocking where necessary Report maintenance issues to the office and correct any minor issues if appropriate Performing office assistance during the duration of the busy holiday season on occasions if required. Skills and Qualifications By Being One Team, Owning it, Communicating Honestly and showcasing a devotion to Learning, Growing and Innovating, we remain true to our original ethos and ensure we stay true to our Customers, Owners and Colleagues alike. All we ask if you have the following: Ability to demonstrate a flexible attitude to work and working hours Previous Housekeeping experience working in a similar position Reliable, trustworthy and can work autonomously Great teamwork and communication skills Sykes Cottages Company Benefits: Annual STIP Company-wide Bonus Scheme offering an additional 5% of your salary through our performance-based bonus program 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, plus up to 5 extra days with long service A day off to celebrate your Birthday Two paid Volunteering Days off annually One of only 1000 BCORP-certified companies in the UK Enhanced Parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay) Exclusive discounts on stays for you, family and friends Discounts and offers with a focus on your overall wellbeing Health Cash Plan Training & Development programs to set you up for success 24/7 mental health support and initiatives Employee Savings Scheme transferring directly from your salary Long Service Awards Diversity and Inclusion: We encourage and welcome our people to bring their authentic and best selves to work every day. We know the power that comes from different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognise the role diversity plays in achieving our goals as a business. We actively welcome applications from as wide a range of backgrounds as possible. If you need any particular support or accommodations as part of your application process, please get in touch - our recruitment team are happy to help. If you are actively seeking your next career challenge, keen to join a diverse, exciting team, we welcome you to get in touch or apply!