Student Accommodation Cleaner

HC Facility Management Limited; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days paid holidays

Permanent job with flexible working

On-site training

Free lunch on duty

Pension scheme

Career progression / Apprenticeship

Salary Finance loans

Recognition and awards

Job summary

HotelCare are seeking a Student Accommodation Cleaner to maintain clean, hygienic living environments for students in our on-site student housing. You will clean bedrooms, communal areas and shared facilities, ensuring spaces are ready for new student arrivals and ongoing occupancy during the academic year.

Join a supportive team with on-site training, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping or hospitality is desirable.
• Experience in student accommodation or hotels is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clean student bedrooms and communal areas including kitchens and bathrooms.
• Deep clean during student changeover periods and routine cleaning during academic year.
• Replenish supplies and report maintenance issues.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and healthful hygiene standards.
• Respect privacy and work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Can-do attitude

Adaptability

Multitask

Discretion

Job description

Responsible To: Line Manager
Direct Reports: 0
Key Relationships: Coworkers, Guests, and Line Manager

Hours of work: 0-40 hours per week / Available to work some weekends.

Company Overview:

HotelCare, the UK's foremost hotel support services provider, boasts over 30 years of experience serving up to 200 plus hotels nationwide. Offering premium staff and services, including cleaning over 10,000 rooms daily and catering to various sectors such as apartments, leisure facilities, public areas, and corporate offices, we collaborate with ICE UKand Abbe ltdto introduce sustainable cleaning solutions, reducing our carbon footprint while upholding quality service.

We offer a benefits package including

• Up to 28 days paid holidays.
• A permanent job with flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Standard working hours 25+ per week / Available hours may reduce during periods of low occupancy / Contracted hours can be negotiated and guaranteed.
• Free Lunch on duty (site dependant).
• Full on-site training.
• Salary Finance with exclusive rates – access to loans or wage advances (available once probation is complete).
• Career progression with the opportunity to undertake a HotelCare Apprenticeship.
• Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension, after 3 months’ service.
• Recognition, incentives and awards.

Job Overview:

HotelCare are committed to excellence in all that we do and our Student Accommodation Cleaners play an important role in maintaining clean, hygienic and welcoming living environments for students. Working within student accommodation, you will be responsible for cleaning bedrooms, communal areas and shared facilities to ensure they are ready for students to move in or return to. This may include routine cleaning during the academic year, as well as deep cleaning and preparing accommodation during student changeover periods. You will be part of a supportive team, working efficiently and paying close attention to detail to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the accommodation

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Clean student bedrooms and change bed linen where required.
• Clean communal areas, including kitchens, bathrooms and corridors.
• Dust furniture, vacuum carpets and mop floors.
• Clean and sanitise surfaces, toilets, showers and mirrors.
• Empty bins and dispose of rubbish correctly.
• Carry out deep cleaning during student check-in and check-out periods.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and report any damage or maintenance issues.
• Follow cleaning procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Respect students' privacy and work well independently and as part of a team.

Person specification

Experience

• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping or similar role is desirable. Experience in student accommodation, hotels, residential buildings or other hospitality environments would be an advantage.

Skills and knowledge

• Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• A ‘Can Do’ attitude.
• Adaptability to organisational needs.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and respectful approach when working in student living environments.
• Self-motivation and accountability.
• The ability to work with discretion, respect privacy and handle personal belongings appropriately.
• Ability to work under pressure and to follow instructions.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements, including the safe use of cleaning products and equipment.

Flexibility

• You may be required to work different and/or additional hours of work (from those to which you have been previously notified in respect of any period) and carry out additional reasonable tasks to meet the needs of the Company and their clients.