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Join us where the forest hides secret glades and sunlight filters through the trees at Keldy Forest

• Location: Keldy (North Yorkshire)
• Salary: £12.21 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 13 hours.
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Assistant to join our friendly Keldy team! Be part of creating memorable escapes in one of North Yorkshire’s most peaceful forest settings. Develop your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest.

Our cabins at Keldy are deep in the forest; some are just visible between the trees and others enjoy an outlook onto grassy, sunlit glades. Here, surrounded by nature, you can truly relax.

About the Site Assistant Role

Open all year round, our Site Assistants play a key role in maintaining our high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and guest satisfaction. You’ll prepare, pack, and deliver laundry to cabins, collect used linens, and ensure log burners, BBQs, and outdoor decking areas are clean and ready for each arrival.

With a keen eye for detail and pride in your work, you’ll help create that welcoming Forest Feeling that makes every guest’s stay truly special.

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Site Assistant is enthusiastic, hands-on, and eager to deliver exceptional results. You’ll be a reliable team player who takes pride in your work and enjoys contributing to a friendly, supportive team environment.

We’re looking for someone with:

• ✅ A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• ✅ The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
• ✅ Great attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• ✅ A willingness to work outdoors in a natural forest setting, whatever the weather

Who Are Forest Holidays?

We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It's what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• ✈️ Holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonuses – Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if customer service targets are met.
• Social events and awards evenings – Celebrate success with your team.
• Pension scheme – Secure your future with our company pension.
• One full paid day to volunteer – Give back to a cause you care about.
• Subsidised meals – Discounted food when working on location.
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• Wellbeing events & activities – Focus on your mental and physical wellness.
• Save on breaks – Enjoy up to 20% off. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
• ️ Hundreds of discounts – Save on top brands across the UK.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17:

• 16 years: £7.55 per hour
• 17 years: £10.00 per hour

Reasonable Adjustments: We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.

Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us at Keldy. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!