Housekeeper/Cleaner

Housekeeper/Cleaner Par, England

Eden Project
Full Time Par, England 10.42 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

£10.42 per hour

Seasonal roles until October 2023 – 30 or 40 hours per week

A full UK driving license (manual) is essential

Join the team at Eden – the 8th Wonder of the World - and help Eden’s mission to create a movement that builds relationships between people and the natural world.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an incredible project. Help us to present the Eden Project to the highest standards. Working across all venues, you will be using the latest technology to ensure the site is ready for our visitors, refreshing public spaces and toilets, ensuring recycling points are always available and supporting with specialist cleaning work where required.

Help to keep hygiene, health and safety at the forefront of the working day through record keeping and the responsible handling of cleaning supplies and special equipment. Prior experience and knowledge is not required as full training for the role will be given.

You will also assist at the recycling plant based at Eden, demonstrating and sharing Eden’s passion for sustainability.

A full UK driving license (manual) is essential.

Benefits to working at the Eden Project include;

- 30 days annual leave (based on working 40 hours per week)

- Flexible working hours to fit around other commitments

- Financial wellbeing support – access to 121 sessions with an independent financial advisor

- Free entry to Eden and Heligan for family and friends

- Access to UNUM platform for wellbeing support

- Death in service policy (4 x annual salary)

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Family Definition

Roles within the Facilities & Estates job family are dedicated to the safe, strategic and operational management of Eden sites from the design and implementation of capital projects, through to the maintenance of buildings and equipment, and the provision of estate facilities which enhance visitor enjoyment.

Role Purpose

Responsible for the actual day to day delivery of cleanliness and hygiene and for various operations associated with sorting and processing waste recycling streams across the Eden Project as directed by Line Managers, whilst also actively contributing to the education and enjoyment of visitors.

Key Accountabilities

1. Responsible for measuring and sorting waste streams into separate clean recyclables, undertaking timely and accurate completion of waste and cleaning records and hygiene related administration as required with Eden’s strict cleaning, waste and recycling management routines.

2. Undertakes allocated waste & cleaning routines and ad-hoc cleaning duties as directed, ensuring all tasks are completed to the required quality standards and within agreed timescales.

3. Maintaining a clean and tidy destination, ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with Eden's policies and procedures whilst complying with Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.

5. Responsible for assisting with specialist cleaning procedures including pressure washing, mist sanitation and deep cleaning if required.

6. Flexibility to action other reasonable requests as delegated by a senior manager to assist the wider team deliver a world class visitor experience.

7. With the appropriate training and support you may be required to work in the retail and admissions, hospitality and events or security and car parks team according to business need.

Education & qualifications

The jobholder would be required to work towards CIEH and Health & Safety level 2 qualifications. Numeracy and literacy must be at a sufficient level to enable the jobholder to maintain accurate records and to use basic IT programmes. A full driving license is essential.

Knowledge & skills

Cleaning experience and experience in handling cleaning products and chemicals is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Decision-making

Most decisions are routine in nature, drawing upon the jobholder’s existing knowledge and skill. Any complex or serious situations which fall outside of existing procedures are always referred to a Line Manager to address.

Resourcefulness

Collaborates with colleagues and Line Managers to devise innovative and creative ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of hygiene and waste management procedures and practices.

People & asset management

Assists less experienced staff and trainees providing on-the-job coaching as required. A shared responsibility for the care and maintenance of hygiene and waste management equipment and machinery and for ensuring the safe and secure storage of hazardous substances.

Communication & visitor experience

The job holder may occasionally be required to engage, communicate and interact with colleagues and visitors, imparting knowledge, exchanging information and providing hygiene or waste management guidance.

Operational environment

The role regularly requires physical effort such as bending, lifting and climbing within a variety of exposed climatic environments.

Additional features

The job holder is required to continuously develop their technical hygiene and waste disposal knowledge, keep abreast of current Health & Safety regulations. Some of the roles may involve driving larger vehicles and plant including a Transit flatbed truck.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Wellness programme

Work Location: In person

Housekeeper/Cleaner
Eden Project

www.edenproject.com
Saint Blazey, United Kingdom
David Harland
$5 to $25 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
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