Housekeeper/Cleaner Salisbury, England
Job description
ABOUT US
You’ll be joining a company that strives to create special memories for guests staying in holiday rentals we manage in and around Salisbury. At the core of the guest experience is a clean and tidy property in tip top condition with ‘personal touches’ to make their stay extra memorable.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Do you get a kick out of beautifully folded towels? A thoughtful welcome hamper? Do you enjoy cleaning and focusing on the small details? Looking for a flexible way to earn extra ££ for the holiday fund?
This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a small business committed to delighting guests by delivering an exceptional standard of cleanliness in our holiday rental properties within a 10 mile radius of Salisbury, Wiltshire.
In your role as a Cleaner/Housekeeper, your typical work pattern would be 2-6 hour shifts within the hours of 10am – 4pm with a reasonable amount of flexibility to fit around your other commitments and work/life balance. Occasional weekends may be needed. Contracts upwards from 10 hours per week are available.
Initially you’ll be buddied up with a colleague who knows more about the Host with Grace way and they’ll be on hand to answer any questions or assist with housekeeping issues as they arise.
We are looking for 1-3 motivated and experienced cleaners to join our professional and friendly team. Whether you are already registered as self-employed or looking to join as an employee, we would love to hear from you!
Employees will benefit from 28 days holiday pay (pro rata), pension, full training, and insurance.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Responsible for all basic cleaning in the holiday rental properties; bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living/outside areas.
· Clean floors and rooms including: mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor, and spot cleaning glass and windows.
· Restocking dispensers, emptying bins, cleaning and sanitising fixtures, cleaning mirrors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens,
· Deeper periodic cleans including ovens and fridges
· Remake beds and transport dirty laundry to the laundrette
· Recording missing or damaged items and promptly notifying Head Office
· Follow detailed cleaning checklists methodically to ensure all tasks are completed timely, efficiently and to a high quality
· Putting together a welcome hamper (on occasion if candidate interested)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Desirable qualifications / skills
· Excellent communication and organisational skills
· Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, uses own initiative
· Highly responsible and reliable
· A strong work ethic and positive attitude – enjoys going the extra mile
· A keen eye for detail and awareness of general standards of cleanliness and hygiene
· Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and be self-motivated when working alone
· A reasonable degree of physical fitness
· Flexible in availability
· Takes pride in a job well done
Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements
· Previous cleaning experience essential
· Valid driver’s license and own transport
· Live in or near Salisbury, Wiltshire
· 2 references
· For self-employed cleaners, we require a tax reference number.
PROPERTY LOCATIONS - Salisbury, SP1 & SP2, Sutton Mandeville, SP3, Ford, SP4, Winterbourne Gunner SP4, West Grimstead, SP5, Downton, SP5
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salisbury, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
