Housekeeper

Colby River; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby River in Aberdeen is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues. You will perform regular cleaning across the development and ensure high standards are met.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work independently as part of the site team. The position offers a full-time pattern from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with a rate of £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with safety and COSHH practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards across communal areas.
• Clean and sanitise floors, surfaces and washrooms.
• Complete scheduled and ad-hoc cleaning tasks on time.
• Monitor stock of cleaning supplies and report needs.
• Work collaboratively with site team and residents.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Build Your Future with Colby River

At Colby River, we are shaping the landscape of UK real estate. With expertise across Investment Management, Development Management and Property Management, we take a strategic, long-term approach to investing in, developing and operating high-quality residential communities across the UK.

Working Pattern

Full Time - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Rate of Pay

£12.71 an hour

About the Role

As Housekeeper, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, welcoming and well-presented environment for our residents, visitors and colleagues. You will be responsible for completing regular cleaning duties across the development, ensuring all allocated areas are maintained to a consistently high standard.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and can manage their responsibilities effectively while working as part of the wider site team.

This is an opportunity to join a growing business that values professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across communal areas, facilities and shared spaces
• Clean and sanitise floors, surfaces, washrooms and other allocated areas
• Complete scheduled and additional cleaning tasks efficiently and within required timescales
• Ensure entrances, corridors and high-traffic areas remain clean, tidy and welcoming
• Dispose of waste safely and appropriately
• Use and store cleaning products and equipment safely, following all health and safety procedures
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report stock requirements, hazards, damage or maintenance concerns
• Work collaboratively with the site team and remain friendly and professional around residents, visitors and contractors

About You

Desirable

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience within a residential, hospitality, student accommodation or similar environment
• Experience of working within an occupied building
• Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment and safe working practices
• Awareness of COSHH and general health and safety requirements

Essential

• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Ability to complete physical and practical cleaning duties
• Ability to work independently and manage allocated tasks effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional and respectful approach when working around residents and visitors
• Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures
• Availability to work the advertised five-day working pattern

Why Colby River?

Colby River combines disciplined investment with operational expertise and a commitment to quality at every stage of the asset lifecycle. Joining us means being part of a business with clear direction and strong governance — where your contribution, whether operational or strategic, plays a vital role in our continued growth.