Public Areas Cleaner

De Vere; Goddard's Green; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off

Annual 2-night stay

31 days holiday

Colleague rates for overnight stays

50% discount on Food & Beverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

De Vere Wokefield Estate is seeking a Public Areas Cleaner to uphold pristine cleanliness in the hotel’s public areas, events spaces and leisure club. You will contribute to guest comfort and memorable experiences by ensuring high standards of hygiene and presentation.

The role is a 40-hour contract with regular evening and weekend shifts, starting from 7am to 10:30pm. Benefits include meals on duty, leisure club access, extra day off for birthdays, and extensive staff perks.

Qualifications

• Flexible can-do attitude.
• Attention to detail in cleaning tasks.
• Cleaning experience or similar physical role experience.
• Punctual and well-presented.
• Shared values of warmth and genuine approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness across public areas of the hotel, events spaces and leisure club facilities.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Attention to detail

Cleaning experience

Punctuality

Good presentation

Job description

Public Areas Cleaner

CAPTION:

• Company: De Vere
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3AE
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 10 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 10 Oct 2026

Summary

Ready to bring your passion for cleanliness and attention to detail to De Vere?

Join our Housekeeping team at De Vere Wokefield Estate and be part of our valued team creating memorable moments for our guests.

As a Public Area Cleaner you will help to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness across the public areas of our hotel, events spaces and leisure club facilities. Through the valued work that you do, you'll help to ensure our guests' comfort and satisfaction in turn create memorable experiences for our guests that will leave a lasting impact.

We're looking for someone to join us on a 40 hour contract. The role includes regular evening and weekend shifts, with availability required from 7am to 10.30pm.

What we look for in a Public Area Cleaner:

• A flexible can-do attitude
• Someone who takes pride in their work and pays attention to every detail
• Cleaning experience or experience in a similarly physical role
• Punctuality and good personal presentation
• Most of all, you will share our values which include being graciously warm and having a genuine approach

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Public Areas Cleaner.

• £12.90 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work from Reading Train Station.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

About De Vere Wokefield Estate

Set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland, De Vere Wokefield Estate is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state-of-the‑art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space, a high‑tech dedicated conference building, an 18‑hole PGA approved championship golf course, and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant, Burr & Co. coffee shop, and a deli are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute

Just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train Station. We also offer subsidised travel to our colleagues who work at Wokefield Estate.

Our Values

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Ready to bring your passion for cleanliness and and attention to detail to De Vere?

• A flexible can-do attitude
• Someone who takes pride in their work and pays attention to every detail
• Cleaning experience or experience in a similarly physical role
• Punctuality and good personal presentation
• Most of all, you will share our values which include being graciously warm and having a genuine approach
  We're looking for someone to join us on a 40 hour contract. The role includes regular evening and weekend shifts, with avilability required from 7am to 10.30pm., £12.90 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work from Reading Train Station.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant, Burr & Co. coffee shop and a deli are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone. Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading station. We also offer subsidised travel to our colleagues who work at Wokefield Estate. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.