Early Years Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As an Early Years Housekeeper, you will ensure a clean and safe environment for children and staff, supporting their well-being and development. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits like childcare discounts and a professional development program. If you are passionate about creating a positive atmosphere and have a knack for cleanliness, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within a domestic or commercial property.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Support during mealtimes and manage laundry tasks.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Food Safety CIEH L2

COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Nursery – Poppetts Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £26,790.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Housekeeper to join our Poppetts nursery.

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Poppetts is situated right next to Long Ridings Primary school and 5 mins walk from Shenfield station, which is on the Elizabeth line.

• £26,790.40 per annum
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days
  

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Housekeeper, you will keep the nursery a clean and safe environment for the children, colleagues, and families. You will maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene of the children’s bathroom and nappy change areas throughout the day, carry out daily laundry as required, and be prepared to help with additional nursery tasks where required, such as supporting over mealtimes and cleaning of equipment.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial property
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
  

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Created on 10/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom