Housekeeper

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our team, delivering outstanding cleaning services for Defence facilities on a 35-hour weekly contract.

You will maintain cleanliness across areas, ensure hygiene standards, and support a safe environment for staff and visitors. The role requires flexibility, good communication, and a team-oriented mindset within a large national operations network.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in a similar role.
• Customer service orientation.
• Good communication with staff and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining a wide range of areas within the building
• Dusting, sweeping, polishing, mopping, and vacuuming designated areas to a high standard
• Ensuring surfaces, floors, windows and touchpoints are sanitised regularly
• Performing additional cleaning duties as needed, such as mopping spillages
• Emptying and disposing of bin waste
• Keeping areas clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following policies
• Following health & safety guidelines when using equipment

Skills

Cleaning experience

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

We're currently recruiting a full time Housekeeper to join our dedicated team to deliver outstanding cleaning services for Defence, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As one of our committed Housekeepers, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our staff and visitors.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Cleaning and maintaining a wide range of areas within the building
• Dusting, sweeping, polishing, mopping, and vacuuming designated areas to a high standard
• Ensuring surface areas, floors, windows, and other touchpoints are sanitised regularly
• Performing additional cleaning duties as and when required, such as mopping up spillages quickly and efficiently
• Emptying and disposing of bin waste
• Ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following the required policies and procedures
• Following all health & safety guidelines when using equipment

Our Ideal Housekeeper Will

• Have cleaning experience in a similar role
• Be passionate about customer service
• Effectively communicate with customers and other team members
• Be able to work individually and as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to working

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1708/77173001/51910924/BU #Energy

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!