Travelodge has launched its autumn recruitment drive as it looks to fill 750 jobs at its hotels across the UK - and there are dozens here in the North East.

The jobs are a mix of full and part-time, offering flexible working hours for posts including receptionists, bar staff and managers. There are vacancies at Darlington and  Scotch Corner among others.

Travelodge said it is targeting parents wanting to return to work now that schools have reopened, with initiatives such as hours that match the school run.

Among the North East vacancies are:

Receptionist at Scotch Corner Skeeby - Part Time for 16 hours per week at £8.91 per hour

Housekeeping at Scotch Corner Skeeby - Part Time for  12 hours per week at £8.91 per hour

Night Reception at Darlington - Part Time for  8 hours per week at £9.80 per hour

Receptionist at Scotch Corner A1 Southbound  - Part Time for 16 hours per week at £8.91 per hour

Housekeeping at Scotch Corner A1 Southbound - Part Time for 12 hours per week at £8.91 per hour

Night Receptionist at Newcastle Quayside Travelodge - Part Time - 16 hours per week at  £9.80 per hour

Housekeeping at Durham - Part Time for 12 hours per week at £8.91 per hour

Night Receptionist at Newcastle Gosforth - Part Time for 16 hours per week at £9.80 per hour

Night Receptionist at Durham - Part Time for 16 hours per week at £9.80 per hour

Receptionist at Durham - Part Time for 16 hours per week at £8.91 per hour

 

To find all the roles in and around our region, click here.

 

Head office jobs in marketing, sales and finance are also on offer.

Craig Bonnar, Travelodge chief executive, said: “There has never been a better time than now to join the UK hospitality sector – the career opportunities are endless.

“We need to fill 750 positions immediately and if you have passion, determination and a real desire to look after people then we will help you learn the rest.

“We operate a dedicated programme to help parents work around the school run, by offering jobs close to home and flexible working hours so that they can raise their family and keep one foot firmly on their career ladder too.”

Travelodge has more than 580 hotels in the Uk, Ireland and Spain and says there are more than a million rooms from £29 available until March next year.

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