Housekeeper

Planet Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper in Cambridge for a permanent, full-time role. You will clean student bedrooms, guest areas, bathrooms and communal spaces to an exceptional standard and prepare rooms for new arrivals.

You’ll cover multiple College sites, maintain stock, and follow safety procedures. The ideal candidate has prior housekeeping experience, strong attention to detail, and a professional, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience (hotel, college or similar environment desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good spoken and written English.
• A positive and professional attitude.
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare student bedrooms, guest accommodation, bathrooms and communal areas to an exceptional standard.
• Make beds and prepare rooms for arriving students, conference delegates and guests.
• Maintain offices, stairways, corridors and public spaces in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Report maintenance issues, damages and health & safety concerns promptly.
• Carry out daily housekeeping duties in line with College procedures and quality standards.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness where required.
• Work across different College sites when necessary.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings to support ongoing development.
• Ensure all duties are completed in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling procedures.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Professional attitude

Independent worker

Flexible schedule

Job description

Housekeeper

Location: Cambridge

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 26,227.50 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare student bedrooms, guest accommodation, bathrooms and communal areas to an exceptional standard.
• Make beds and prepare rooms for arriving students, conference delegates and guests.
• Maintain offices, stairways, corridors and public spaces in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Report maintenance issues, damages and health & safety concerns promptly.
• Carry out daily housekeeping duties in line with College procedures and quality standards.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness where required.
• Work across different College sites when necessary.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings to support ongoing development.
• Ensure all duties are completed in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling procedures.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a team.

Ideally you will have:

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience (hotel, college or similar environment desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good spoken and written English.
• A positive and professional attitude.
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required.

Hours of Work

• Full-time position.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Shifts between 6:30am and 4:00pm.
• Working 5 days out of 7, including occasional weekends.
• Overtime opportunities may be available.

INDCOM

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.