Housekeeper / Cleaner

Ashford College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Housekeeper to join their Canterbury campus. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety across college facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial cleaning and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. With a commitment to employee welfare and a strong focus on community engagement, this position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a difference in an educational setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Access to online discounts via Rewards Scheme

Cycle to work and car leasing schemes

Generous pension scheme with 18% employer contribution

Time off for child's first day at school

Participation in Community Days

Annual Staff Celebration Day

My 10 Days initiative

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial cleaning preferred.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning the college’s buildings and grounds.
• Perform various cleaning tasks to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Commercial cleaning experience

Health and safety guidelines

Teamwork

Technology/computer skills

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Housekeeper at Canterbury College for 20 hours a week with a pro-rata salary of £13,140 per annum.

The working hours for this role are: Sunday to Thursday, 5pm - 9pm.

EKC Group is seeking a Housekeeper to join our Canterbury College campus. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for cleaning the college’s buildings and grounds. Previous experience working within health and safety guidelines would be advantageous.

Alongside our focus on providing an excellent student experience, we prioritize our employees. Here are some benefits of working for East Kent Colleges Group:

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• If new to teaching, a £7,000 investment in your Teacher Training when you come straight from industry
• Access to online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (restaurants, groceries, retail, gym, holidays)
• Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech purchasing schemes
• Generous pension scheme with 18% employer contribution
• Eco-sustainability focus on being Net-Zero
• Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home, and interviews
• My 10 Days initiative - bid for up to 10 days off work for voluntary work
• Participation in Community Days and the Annual Staff Celebration Day

About You

We seek a positive, proactive, and efficient housekeeper to join us. You should be able to work in a team or independently, performing various cleaning tasks, including machinery use, to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Previous experience in a commercial cleaning environment or the ability to learn quickly and maintain high standards of cleanliness is preferred. Ability to work unsupervised and some technology/computer skills would be advantageous.

No need to update your CV manually; just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress, and we will review all applications after the closing date. For an informal chat or queries, email us at [e-mail].

About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We are the first General Further Education college organization in the country to receive this grade across all strands under the new Ofsted framework. Our inclusive approach places students and communities at the heart of everything we do, as reflected in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are aware of their responsibilities, and checks including DBS and references are mandatory.

It is a criminal offense to apply for a position involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from doing so. Suitability will be assessed during the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all community members, especially underrepresented groups. We hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair consideration for applicants with disabilities.

We also support Care Leavers and Armed Forces personnel through our pledges and encourage flexible working and return-to-work candidates. We do not engage with agencies for permanent recruitment and have an in-house team.