Housekeeping Operative

UPMC Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity and paternity leave

Pension plan + Death in Service

Critical illness cover

Enhanced annual leave 27 days

Flexible working

Job summary

UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford is seeking a Housekeeping Operative on a part-time 25-hour contract. The role covers cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, waste management, and adherence to SOPs. A positive patient-facing attitude and strong English communication are required.

The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary range (€30,500–€43,273 per year) and a comprehensive benefits package. Closing date and contact details are provided in the advertisement.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential. Full training is provided.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• The provision of customer service is paramount, and customer care is a key element of the role.
• High level attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy in all duties.
• Good oral and written English

Responsibilities

• Clean clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Manage waste removals and liaising with waste removal operators.
• Follow SOPs and policies at all times.
• Ensure waste is removed, processed, and stored per policy.
• Keep work areas clean and equipment in good condition.
• Operate cleaning machinery and ensure safety measures are followed.
• Restock disposables and consumables as required.
• Carry out deep cleans as requested.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is cleaned and disinfected daily.
• Greet and engage with patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Job description

Housekeeping Operative- UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location:UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Job type:Permanent

Salary:€30,500.00 - €43,273.00

Hours 25 hrs per week

Overview of role:

UPMCWhitfield are recruiting a Housekeeping Operative on a part-time 25 hourPermanent Contract.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaningof Clinical & Non-Clinical department.
• Wasteremovals and management.
• Followall SOPs and policies.
• Toensure all Waste, both Domestic and Clinical, is removed, processed, andstored using the standard agreed under theWaste Management Policy.
• Toliaise with Waste Removal Operators when onsite to ensure accuracy ofcollections and removals.
• Toensure all equipment used is kept clean and in good condition and storedin the allocated areas.
• Toensure all work areas are kept clean.
• Tooperate machinery supplied for use in Waste Management and Cleaning andensure all safety measures are met.
• Usingthe scrubber dryer and Buffer for maintained the floor.
• Toremove waste from the area to be cleaned to the designated collection areaand reline waste bin.
• Toremove linen, and scrubs as appropriate from the area to be cleaned to thedesignated collection area.
• Washwalls/ledges/ doors/windows & ledges/sanitary ware, furniture,fixtures & fittings/phones and equipment as per specification.
• Usingappropriate equipment damp dust high level surfaces.
• Dustcontrol/vacuum and/or mop floors and stairs as per specification.
• Usemachinery equipment: scrubber dry & buff to maintain the floors.
• Restockdisposables and consumables as required.
• Carryout Deep cleans in all departments as per request.
• Ensureall cleaning equipment its cleaned and disinfected daily.
• Ensureall cleaning cloths & mopheads are washed and dried after every use.
• Ensureall checklists are signed off as required and returned to themanager/supervisor.
• Keepclinical bin stores in clean and well-maintained condition.
• Greetand engage with patients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• PreviousHousekeeping experience in a Healthcare setting is desirable but notessential. Full training is provided.
• Goodinterpersonal skills.
• Theprovision of customer service is paramount, and customer care is a keyelement of the role.
• Highlevel attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy in all duties.
• Goodoral and written English

This job description is intended to be an outline of theareas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this jobdescription may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of thebusiness.

Closing Date: 20/10/2026

Please note that UPMC reserves the right to close this recruitment campaignearlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications isreceived or if a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified.We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current andfuture vacancies may be filled.

Please contact Ruth Holland on [e-mail] for enquiries relating to therecruitment processor role.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.

Benefits

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
• Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

• Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance

• Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.

Development and Career Opportunities

• Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMCexpands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC Internationaldivision — an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, IrelandandCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicineand others tomore people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.