Lounge Cleaner

Sodexo Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company is hiring a Lounge Cleaner for Emirates Lounge at Gatwick Airport. The role requires maintaining high cleanliness standards in lounge areas, bathrooms, and the kitchen. Previous cleaning experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential. The position offers a pay rate of £13.90 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is essential.
• Must be highly motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the lounge area during operating hours.
• Clean and sanitize vanity areas and toilets.
• Assist in kitchen by washing and cleaning items.
• Report any incidents to the supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Highly motivated

Able to work on own initiative

Job description

About the Role

Lounge Cleaner at Emirates Lounge Gatwick Airport

We’re experience makers.

And relationship builders.

And we’re hiring !

Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out‑of‑this‑world events. At Sodexo Live! you don’t dream it, you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together. Because we’re more than just waiters.

Be part of something greater.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Come on in – the door’s open! As a global company, our market is the world – therefore it’s only right that our teams reflect all the incredible diversity it has to offer.

Package Description

• £13.90 per hour
• Shift work pattern - 4 days on 2 days off (2 earlies, 2 lates, 2 off)
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.
• MUST be able to provide 5 years of working history & Uk address history

Main Responsibilities

A. Lounge Area

• Ensure that the lounge and seating area is clean, sofa chairs and tables are arranged per the lounge plan, prior and after the lounge opening times.
• Maintain Lounge cleanliness during lounge operating hours.
• Clear and clean tables.
• Spot clean all cupboards, tables, desks and other furniture and fittings.
• Vacuum recesses in upholstered furniture.
• Dust all surfaces, fittings, frames, signage and furniture below two metres.
• Dust and spot clean all skirting.
• Spot clean all walls, doors and paintwork.
• Dust wall surfaces.
• Clear and vacuum all carpeted areas paying attention to corners.
• Clean and polish all hard floor surfaces.
• Clean and sanitise telephones and computers as well as other business centre equipment (photocopier, printer etc)
• Dust ceiling air vents.
• Empty waste bins, as necessary. Wipe clean and replace bin liners when required.
• Vacuum the carpets to remove all obvious soil, dirt and crumbs.
• Clean and wipe chairs and sofas.

B. Lounge Area

• Wash and clean all the vanity areas, shower receptacles and toilets using the approved methods and cleaning product and equipment.
• Ensure the toilet bowls and shower rooms are clean and tidy.
• Clean shower areas immediately after passengers have vacated so that they are ready for the next guests to use.
• Ensure that adequate supply of combs, hand towels, dental and shaving kits is displayed neatly at the vanity area at all times.
• Replenish towels, as necessary.
• Top up the hand wash, hand lotion, shampoo gel, hair conditioner dispensers on a regular basis.
• Clear the laundry baskets of used towels.
• Empty the garbage bins regularly.
• Ensure the cleaning stores are kept clean and tidy and equipment is stored correctly and safely at all times.

C. Kitchen Help

• Operate the dishwasher machine. Put all crockery, cutlery, trays and other kitchen items through the dishwasher and put all clean items away.
• Thoroughly clean the machine at the end of each shift.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Kitchen by sweeping and mopping the floors, wiping counters etc.
• Empty waste bins and rubbish and move to collection point.
• Wipe clean and replace bin liners.

D. Others

• Report any incidents of accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, or other irregularities to your Line Supervisor or Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Cleaning experience
• Highly motivated
• Attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment

Desirable

• Lounge experience

About The Company

Sodexo Live! We’re Experience Makers. And go‑getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.

Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! –

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high‑profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once‑in‑a‑lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long‑term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Other venues in the UK include, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.