Housekeeper - Student Accommodation

Homes for Students; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package 25 days + BH

Exclusive retail discounts

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Charity days per annum

Opportunity to work towards a national

Job summary

Homes for Students is the UK’s leading independent provider of student accommodation. We are seeking a Housekeeper at Green Wood Court in Southampton, working 20 hours per week to keep the common areas clean and create a great first impression for residents.

You will perform planned and reactive cleaning in student buildings, kitchens, offices and toilets, replenish consumables to a high standard of hygiene, and assist with summer turnover as new students arrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to contribute to targets and deliver excellent results.
• Excellent communication and outstanding customer service.
• Flexible team member with capability to undertake manual work.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive cleaning duties in student buildings.
• Replenish consumables to a high standard of hygiene.
• Prepare property for new intake and turnover times.
• Clean kitchens, offices, communal and toilet areas.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Team player

Manual handling

Flexibility

Job description

Homes for Students is the UK’s leading independent provider of student accommodation.

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at our Green Wood Court property based in Southampton working 20 hours per week. The role involves ensuring the common areas of the Property are cleaned to a high standard in order to provide a great first impression to our visitors and provide an excellent service to the students in residence.

You will be required to carry out planned and reactive cleaning duties in student buildings located throughout the Property, student kitchen areas, offices, communal and toilet areas including replenishing consumables to a high standard of hygiene. You will play a key role in our summer turnaround time when we say goodbye to one intake of students and prepare for the next.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience of a similar role in a customer-focused environment
• Ability to contribute to targets and deliver excellent results
• Excellent communication and ability to provide an outstanding customer service
• Effective team member with a flexible approach to work and colleagues
• Ability to undertake manual work to a high standard
• Commitment to undertake further training through operational requirements and personal staff development

What’s on offer:

• Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. (pro rata for part time colleagues)
• Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further.
• Take your special day off! Enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work.
• Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum.
• Opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.