Housekeeping Assistant

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Murray Edwards College Full time

**Job Description
**Job title**: Part-time Cleaner

**Department**:Housekeeping

**Purpose of role**: To perform housekeeping and cleaning duties for the College
accommodation and communal areas used by College students, Fellows,
conferencing guests and College staff.

**Line manager**:Accommodation Manager

**Line manages**:N/A

**Financial responsibility**:N/A

**Salary and Salary Band**:£9.50 per hour (working 20 hours per week) (Band 8)

**Hours**:4 hours a day totalling 20 hours per week. Working 5 days out of 7 on a
rota basis.

**Working environment**:College campus and College properties

**Overview of the role**

To clean designated areas (i.e. student staircases, student houses and other College accommodation) during
College term-time and to supply a chamber maid service when conference guests are in residence (i.e. to
service rooms daily, to make and change beds) during College vacations.

Housekeeping staff are required to work any five days out of seven. Days off in the working week will be on
a rota/shift basis and as directed by your line manager.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:
During College term:

To clean student rooms and all other areas (sitting rooms, kitchens, Stairs and landings) when
students vacate the rooms

To collect and remove daily waste

To spring-clean rooms

To wash walls

During College vacation:

Daily service to include changing and making beds, cleaning rooms and all other areas

In addition, staff are required to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required within the remit of
this role.

**Equipment**:
Cleaning materials and cleaning machinery (including floor polisher, vacuum cleaner).

**Working environment**:
Instructions and training are given on the use of cleaning liquids. Training provided with
appropriate Manual Handling instructions for equipment and suitable protective clothing is
provided.

Staff are issued with a copy of the College’s Health & Safety booklet contained in the Staff Handbook. All
staff are required to be aware of the College’s Fire Regulations and Fire Assembly Points.

Employees are asked to adhere to the policies and procedures of the College at all times and to maintain a
safe and healthy environment for students, Fellows, visitors and staff.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Desirable**

**Qualifications required **No qualifications are required, although
**for the post**:any relevant qualifications are welcomed.

**Level of skills, **Training will be given to develop the skills Previous experience of cleaning and bed
**knowledge, experience **and knowledge required for the role, but making
**required**:previous experience is a bonus.

**IT skills required**:None required for the role, although
computer literacy helps within the context
of the wider environment.

**Health and safety **None required. Training will be given on
**qualifications required**:the knowledge and skills required in this

area.

**Chemical handling **None required. Training will be given on
**qualifications required**:the knowledge and skills required in this

area.

**Language skills **All staff must be able to speak English to a
**required**:good level. English is spoken by all staff

when on-site. For most posts the ability to
read/write English to a reasonable level is
required.

**Personal attributes **The post-holder needs to have a strong
work ethic and take pride in their work,
carrying it out to a high standard. A full
understanding of the role that the
Housekeeping Department plays within the
life of the College and the impact that it has
will aid this.

Good communicate skills are required so
that the post-holder can build a good
rapport with all College Fellows, staff,
students and visitors and interact with
them in a friendly and helpful manner.

The person needs to develop and maintain
good working relationships and
communicate positively and clearly within
his or her team.



  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Westminster College Full time

    Westminster College, Cambridge Position: Housekeeping Assistant - Casual Basis (Zero Hour Contract) Thank you for your interest in the above position. How to apply: Reporting to the Accommodations & Operations Manager but supervised on a daily basis by the Housekeeping Supervisor. As part of the College’s Housekeeping team you will be responsible for...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Atlas Hotels Full time

    **Hours**:Various available** **Salary**:£12.10 per hour** **Atlas Hotels** is hiring a **Housekeeping Assistant** right now at the **Holiday Inn Express Cambridge** Whilst previous experience of working in housekeeping in hotels would be useful, it’s not essential. If you join our friendly, enthusiastic and guest focused teams we can teach you all you...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Clare Hall Full time

    The Housekeeping Assistant's primary duty is to ensure the College is cleaned thoroughly in accordance with schedule, to include exteriors. The post holder will ensure that standards are maintained to a high level and all Health and Safety requirements are met. The role will also include assisting the setting up of function and events, and the turnaround...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Clare Hall Full time

    The Housekeeping Assistant's primary duty is to ensure the College is cleaned thoroughly in accordance with schedule, to include exteriors. The post holder will ensure that standards are maintained to a high level and all Health and Safety requirements are met. The role will also include assisting the setting up of function and events, and the turnaround...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Atlas Hotels Full time

    **Hours**:Will be as required - Further details given at interview** **Salary**:£11.44 per hour** **Atlas Hotels** is hiring a **Casual Housekeeping Assistant** right now at the **Holiday Inn Express - Cambridge.** Want an enjoyable job role with tons of variety day to day? You've come to the right place! **So what does a Casual Housekeeping Assistant...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Atlas Hotels Full time

    **Hours**:Will be as required - Further details given at interview** **Salary**:£11.44 per hour** **Atlas Hotels** is hiring a **Casual Housekeeping Assistant** right now at the **Holiday Inn Express Cambridge** Want an enjoyable job role with tons of variety day to day? You've come to the right place! **So what does a Casual Housekeeping Assistant...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge Full time

    **Housekeeping Assistant** **Job Title **Housekeeping Assistant **Location **Hughes Hall, Cambridge CB1 2EW **Reporting to **Housekeeping Manager/Assistant Housekeeper and housekeeping Supervisor **Contract Type **Full Time - Permanent **Probation Period **Six months **Salary Range **£10.90 an hour which equates to £21,255 (Point 23 on the...

  • Housekeeper

    1 day ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Interaction Recruitment Full time

    Domestic Assistant/ Housekeeper (£12.10 per hour)- 30 hours per week available Monday to Friday at times to be agreed - occasional 1 in 4 weekends paid at overtime rate. Nature of the posts To clean and provide a high quality housekeeping service for a designated set of rooms and common areas within the College or associated College house. Each area is...

  • Housekeeper

    1 day ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Interaction Recruitment Full time

    Domestic Assistant/ Housekeeper (£12.10 per hour)- 30 hours per week available Monday to Friday at times to be agreed - occasional 1 in 4 weekends paid at overtime rate. Nature of the posts To clean and provide a high quality housekeeping service for a designated set of rooms and common areas within the College or associated College house. Each area...

  • Housekeeper

    15 hours ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Interaction Recruitment Full time

    Domestic Assistant/ Housekeeper (£12.10 per hour)- 30 hours per week available Monday to Friday at times to be agreed - occasional 1 in 4 weekends paid at overtime rate. Nature of the posts To clean and provide a high quality housekeeping service for a designated set of rooms and common areas within the College or associated College house. Each area is...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Housekeeping Assistant Cambridge Hospital | Housekeeping | Permanent | Full time | Salary - Competitive rates offered 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re here to look after the nation’s health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That’s why we’re...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Murray Edwards College Full time

    We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join Murray Edwards College, reporting to our Accommodation Manager and working in our friendly Housekeeping Team.Murray Edwards College is one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Our iconic modern buildings are set within beautiful, award-winning gardens, and contain the largest collection of...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Murray Edwards College Full time

    We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join Murray Edwards College, reporting to our Accommodation Manager and working in our friendly Housekeeping Team.Murray Edwards College is one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Our iconic modern buildings are set within beautiful, award-winning gardens, and contain the largest collection of...

  • Housekeeper

    1 day ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Interaction - Cambridge Full time

    Domestic Assistant/ Housekeeper (£12.10 per hour)- 30 hours per week availableMonday to Friday at times to be agreed - occasional 1 in 4 weekends paid at overtime rate.Nature of the posts To clean and provide a high quality housekeeping service for a designated set of rooms and common areas within the College or associated College house click apply for...

  • Housekeeper

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom CHS Group Full time

    **Richard Newcombe Court - Housekeeper - 15 hours per week** We are looking for a housekeeper to join us at Richard Newcombe Court - an Extra Care scheme based on Rackham Close, off Histon Road in Cambridge. **What you’ll do** As a valued Housekeeper, you can make a real difference to the quality of life for our tenants by providing high level...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Darwin College Full time

    Darwin College is seeking to appoint a Housekeeping Assistant who will be responsible for keeping the College buildings to the highest cleaning standard in a safe organised environment. Darwin College offers an excellent working environment with many benefits including staff lunches when on duty. Working hours: 30 hours per week, on a rota to include...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Darwin College Full time

    Darwin College is seeking to appoint a Housekeeping Assistant who will be responsible for keeping the College buildings to the highest cleaning standard in a safe organised environment. Darwin College offers an excellent working environment with many benefits including staff lunches when on duty. Working hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

    Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant **Requisition Title**: : Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant ** Job Number**: COT00X0 Cottenham Court High Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8SS Location Status : On site Salary Amount : £12 - £13 ** Description**:** Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant** **Cottenham Court Care Home,** High Street, Cottenham,...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

    Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant **Requisition Title**: : Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant ** Job Number**: COT00XM Cottenham Court High Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8SS Location Status : On site Salary Amount : £12 - £13 ** Description**:** Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant** **Cottenham Court Care Home,** High Street, Cottenham,...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

    Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant **Requisition Title**: : Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant ** Job Number**: COT00X0 Cottenham Court High Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8SS Location Status : On site Salary Amount : £12 - £13 ** Description**:** Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant** **Cottenham Court Care Home,** High Street, Cottenham,...