We are now recruiting for the 2024 season and have various positions available with accommodation provided:

Couple’s position for a Gardener/Handyman & Housekeeper Couple’s Housekeeping position Gardener/Maintenance/Farm Hand position Housekeeper/Retail Assistant position

We have 5 holiday apartments and 7 lodges on our small family run farm and are looking for friendly, hardworking & reliable people to become part of our small team from late March-Nov.

We offer great rates of pay & private accommodation.

Gardener/Handy Person Duties:

Looking after the lawns and gardens Cleaning windows, BBQs & wood burner stoves on changeover days Light property maintenance (when required) Helping out on the farm feeding animals (sometimes with guests) along with other general farm jobs. Collecting, cleaning & packing eggs

Housekeeper Duties:

Cleaning the guest accommodation (alongside another housekeeper) to a very high standard Checking the inventory so that the property is fully equipped for the next guests Checking and reporting any maintenance issues A small amount of linen washing, however most laundry goes to the laundrette Packing and delivering laundry to properties/ laundrette Making sure all the supplies needed for changeovers are well stocked and the laundry room is tidy & well organised

Wages:

The hourly rate is between £12.50-£14 depending on experience and we offer an end of season bonus for a completed season. The positions are seasonal from late March – mid November (we can be slightly flexible on start and finish dates) and the day off is Sunday.

Please email Zenna on enquiries@peninnis.co.uk for further information on each role. For more information about what we do and the islands please see our websites: Peninnis Farm Lodges & Sandpiper Scilly

About The Isles of Scilly -

The Isles of Scilly is a unique, quiet and relaxed place that is unlike anywhere else in England. Your summer on Scilly could involve…… sea swimming, water sports, beach BBQs, boating, beautiful coastal walks, live music, eating out, pubs, stunning sunsets, cycling, archaeology, swimming with seals, horse riding, exploring, bird watching, fishing, island hopping and beach combing.

St Mary’s is the biggest island in the archipelago (only 5 islands are inhabited) and is about 2½ miles by 1¾ miles and is home to 4 pubs, many restaurants & cafes, a Co-Op, newsagents, doctors, Post Office, small indoor pool, gym, modern sports hall, tennis court, library, lots of galleries and a small golf course. There are many local sports clubs (such as rowing, cricket, football & badminton) and fitness classes (spinning, circuits, Zumba, TRX, Pound & yoga) that you could join whilst on the island to get to know the locals and become part of the small island community.