Housekeeper

Pertemps Reading; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,829,000 - 43,640,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Reading is seeking a reliable Housekeeper in Oxford for a full-time temporary role, 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. The assignment runs until 9 October 2026 and pays £13.85 per hour.

Responsibilities include cleaning student accommodation—rooms, hallways, kitchens, meeting rooms and toilets—while maintaining high hygiene standards and reporting any incidents promptly. Training and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping/Cleaning experience required.
• High attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable with flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Clean student accommodation including rooms, hallways, kitchens, meeting rooms and toilets to required standards.
• Attend training as necessary and comply with safety rules for materials, equipment and premises.
• Maintain high personal appearance and report incidents promptly.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all times.
• Perform reasonable tasks as requested by management or Housekeeping Supervisor.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Independence & teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Pertemps Reading seeks a Housekeeper in Oxford on a full-time basis, working 08:00 to 16:00, Monday through Friday. This temporary assignment runs until 9th October 2026, with possible extension, paying £13.85 hourly. The successful candidate will clean student accommodation, covering bedrooms, hallways, kitchens, meeting rooms and toilets, ensuring every area meets required standards promptly.

Duties include attending training, complying with safety rules for materials, equipment and premises, maintaining high personal appearance, and reporting complaints, accidents, fire, theft, loss or damage.

Applicants should demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a conscientious approach to hygiene and tidiness within a residential setting.

Housekeeper Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper to join a client based in Oxford! Shift: 08:00 - 16:00, Mon to Fri Assignment length – up until the 9th Oct 2026 (with possible extension)

Main duties

• To ensure that all areas of student accommodation (including rooms, hallways, kitchen, meeting rooms, toilets) are cleaned efficiently and promptly to the standards
• To attend any training as necessary to complete your job tasks effectively
• To comply with all safety regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings
• To maintain high personal standards of performance, personal hygiene and appearance.
• To report any complaints and incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage or other irregularities and take action if practicable.
• To communicate effectivewith colleagues at all times.
• To perform any reasonable task as requested by management or the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Required skills

• -Housekeeping/Cleaning experience is mandatory
• - Good attention to detail
• - Good verbal and written communication skills
• - Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team
• - To be reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work