Cleaner

The Jockey Club; Exeter; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free race day tickets

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

25 days annual leave

Learning & development resources

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Jockey Club in Exeter is seeking a Cleaner to join the Operations team at our racecourse. You will maintain all areas before and after racing and conferences, ensuring spaces are ready for the next day’s events and providing a high standard of customer care.

The role requires 20 hours per week, including evenings and occasional weekends. We offer 25 days’ annual leave, pension and health benefits, and access to staff discounts and development resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning at a venue of similar size.
• Capable of following cleaning schedules and using standard equipment.
• Willing to work evenings, weekdays, and occasional weekends.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all areas of the racecourse.
• Ensure event spaces are clean, safe and presentable before race days.
• Assist with post-event breakdown and reset facilities.
• Monitor stock of cleaning supplies and report needs.
• Report faults and safety issues promptly.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations and waste/recycling protocols.
• Unlocking and closing the racecourse when required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work unsociable hours

Job description

Hours: 20 hours per week – (4 hrs a day to include evenings & occasional weekends)

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cleaner to work with the Operations Manager and have responsibility for the cleaning and maintenance of all areas of the racecourse before and after racing and conferences ensuring that they are ready for the next day’s events and ensuring a high standard of customer care and a successful working environment.

About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food, and entertainment on racedays and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Cleaner will

• Clean and maintain all areas of the racecourse including public areas, hospitality areas, toilets and washrooms, offices and event spaces.
• Ensure that event spaces are clean, safe and presentable ahead of race days and Conference & Events bookings.
• Support in the breakdown after events, clean used areas and return facilities to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Monitor and control stock of all cleaning supplies and report replenishment needs with the team.
• Report faults and defects in a timely manner.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practises and ensure waste is disposed of properly and recycling protocols are followed.
• Be responsible for unlocking and closing of the racecourse when necessary, ensuring all areas are secure.

About you

• Previous cleaning experience at a similar sized venue with knowledge of basic cleaning methods, products & equipment.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and checklists, work independently and manage time effectively.
• Able to work unsociable hours around race days and event bookings, (weekdays, evenings and occasional weekends).
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.

What we offer in return

• All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
• An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
• A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers
• A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

Closing Date: September 15th.

Note: we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.

This role may be subject to a criminal record check, standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out.