Housekeeper

Chartwells Independent; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated cleaning service provider is hiring a full-time Housekeeper in Lakenheath, UK, to maintain cleanliness across various areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring a safe environment for visitors. Candidates should have previous cleaning experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for customer service. This role offers 42.5 hours of work per week, adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar cleaning role.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong communication skills to connect with customers and team members.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team.
• Flexible approach to work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain various areas within the building.
• Dust, sweep, polish, mop, and vacuum to high standards.
• Sanitize surfaces, floors, windows, and touchpoints regularly.
• Handle additional cleaning tasks as required.
• Empty and dispose of waste responsibly.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety for visitors by following policies.
• Adhere to health & safety guidelines when using equipment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Customer service passion

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Job Overview

We're currently recruiting a full time Housekeeper to join our dedicated team to deliver outstanding cleaning services for Healthcare, contracted to 42.5 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.

Shift Patterns

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Relief coverage.

Please note: This role is contracted to 52 weeks per year.

Key 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 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

• 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

About Compass Group UK & I

Part of Compass Group UK & I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & I, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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!