Travelodge has launched a huge recruitment drive with 600 positions to fill across the company.
With more people opting for a staycation in the UK during the Covid pandemic, Travelodge say there has never been a better time to change careers or to even start a new career within the UK hospitality sector.
The budget hotel chain has continued to grow at pace, welcoming millions of business and leisure customers every year.
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And now the company, which employs over 10,000 colleagues, is looking to fill vacancies at its 582 UK hotels, as well as its headquarters in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Travelodge is one of the UK’s largest and most iconic hotel chains and operates hotels across the length and breadth of the UK, as well as 11 hotels in Ireland and five in Spain.
The company is immediately looking to fill full and part time roles with flexible working hours.
Hotel positions include Hotel Manager, Assistant Hotel Manager, Bar Café Team Member, Housekeeping Team Member and Receptionist.
There are 40 roles available at Travelodge’s headquarters in Thame, Oxfordshire, the central network that provides support to the company's hotels in the UK, Ireland and Spain.
Positions are currently available in the following departments: Customer Services, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing & Sales, PR Property, Procurement, Revenue and UK Operations.
The company is also recruiting for 13 full time Maintenance Engineers to join its field team.
Travelodge say it is the only UK budget hotel chain to have a dedicated in-house maintenance team of experts to support its hotels across the UK, and each Engineer is given their own network of hotels to service.
Engineers receive a branded, fully-equipped vehicle to enable them to travel across their network, as well as a comprehensive personal package including a branded uniform and high quality tools.
Travelodge offers a great range of employee benefits available from the first day of employment.
These benefits include 50% off Travelodge's UK hotels, room discounts for family and friends and a work anniversary complementary booking voucher.
Further benefits include a pension scheme, discounts at a range of retailers, an Employee Assistance Programme and Life Assurance.
Craig Bonnar, Travelodge Chief Executive, said: “The start of a new year is a great opportunity to kick start a new career change and joining the UK hospitality sector can be the best decision that you make.
"Working in the hotel industry is fun and exciting and it opens a door to a world of opportunities. We are currently searching for 600 new colleagues who have a passion, determination and a real desire to look after people and in return we will provide training, coaching and a dedicated career path.
"Our in-house management development programme, Aspire, has helped thousands of entry level colleagues into a management job.
"Travelodge is also a great choice for mums and dads looking to begin or restart their career. Our ‘Parents Programme’ offers jobs close to home, hours that can match the school run, benefits that suit families and a path into management.
"It is the one-stop programme to help parents work, raise their family and keep one foot firmly on the career ladder too."
For further details on all positions at Travelodge and to apply, please visit this link.
