John Bray Cornish Holidays part of Sykes Holiday Cottages, have the exciting opportunity for a Property Checker to join our bustling Rock team.

• Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 6 months
• Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour
• Work Days & Hours: 37.5 hours - Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week.
• Working Location: Office based at our office in Rock, Wadebridge.
• Team: Housekeeping
• Reporting to: Housekeeping Manager

ABOUT US

For nearly 50 years, John Bray Cornish Holidays has offered a collection of some of the best-located self-catering cottages and holiday homes in North Cornwall’s stunning areas, including Rock, Daymer Bay, Polzeath, and Port Isaac. Our properties are nestled within a 5-mile radius of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, many with breathtaking sea views and all within a mile of the coast.
From luxurious coastal homes to traditional cottages and large family houses, we offer a wide range of properties to suit all tastes. Our personal service and insider knowledge are at the heart of what we do, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect holiday experience. With a friendly team based locally in Rock and Port Isaac, we’re always on hand to help with any queries and provide expert advice.
As part of Sykes Holiday Cottages, John Bray is committed to creating lasting holiday memories with a positive social and environmental impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The 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!

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.