One of the UK's largest hotel chains is looking to fill 700 positions immediately across the country in readiness for the summer staycation season.

Travelodge, which operates 594 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain including 27 properties in Wales, is looking to fill 30 positions, including vacancies in Wrexham.

Travelodge as an equal opportunities employer welcomes applications from all candidates, including Ukrainian refugees who need a fresh start and have a right to work in the UK.

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These 30 permanent positions are part of the company's nationwide summer recruitment programme to fill 700 jobs in total across its UK estate and head office.

The 30 positions that need to be filled in Wales are located in Travelodge hotels in the following locations: Wrexham, Llandudno, Carnarvon, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Llanelli Cross, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, Porthmadog, Rhyl, St Clears Carmarthen and Swansea.

Roles include:

● Hotel Manager

● Supervisor

● Reception team member

● Housekeeping

● Housekeeping team member

● Maintenance

The company is also committed to supporting Welsh parents by offering jobs close to home, flexible working hours around the school run, a range of benefits and a path into management.

Travelodge offers a great range of employee benefits and it is dedicated to developing its people and operates a successful in-house development programme called Aspire, which has helped hundreds of entry-level staff members successfully climb the career ladder into management.

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Hannah Thomson, Travelodge Chief People Officer, said: "Hospitality is one of the world's fastest growing industries and there has never been a better time than now to join a sector that can open a door to endless opportunities.

"We are gearing up for a busy 2022 summer season in Wales, so if you have passion, determination and a real desire to look after people then we will help you learn the rest, as joining Travelodge opens the door to training, coaching and career progression.

"Our in-house management development programme has helped hundreds of entry level colleagues into a management job.

"We also offer flexible working hours, ideal for parents who want to work, raise a family and build a career."

• For further information on careers and benefits at Travelodge, please visit www.travelodge.co.uk/careers