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Housekeeper – Residential & Commercial Properties – Suffolk

Overview

We are seeking dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Housekeepers to join a growing cleaning business covering all areas of Suffolk. This banking staff role provides flexible, part-time hours throughout the full 52-week year, offering a great balance for those managing other commitments.

You will work across both residential and commercial properties, delivering a consistently high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and customer service. No two days are the same, and you’ll be supported by a friendly and professional team.

What the role offers

  • Flexible part-time hours
  • Year-round work (52 weeks)
  • Varied cleaning assignments across Suffolk
  • Supportive team and clear communication

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out daily cleaning duties, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising designated areas.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout.
  • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including door handles, light switches, work surfaces and other frequently used areas.
  • Empty waste bins and dispose of general, recycling and other designated waste in accordance with site procedures.
  • Replenish toiletries, handwashing supplies and other consumables as required.
  • Keep rooms and communal areas clean, tidy and appropriately organised.
  • Undertake periodic deep-cleaning duties, which may include carpets, windows, upholstery and other designated areas.
  • Respond to additional cleaning requirements, including spills, stains or areas requiring additional sanitisation.
  • Monitor cleaning materials and supplies and report when stock needs to be replenished.
  • Use, store and dispose of cleaning products safely and in accordance with COSHH requirements and workplace procedures.
  • Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly, reporting any faults or defects promptly.
  • Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards or other health and safety concerns.
  • Follow all relevant health and safety, infection control and workplace procedures (where relevant).
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running and cleanliness of the premises.
  • Follow reasonable instructions from supervisors or management and undertake other housekeeping duties appropriate to the role.
  • Keyholder Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in high-quality work
  • Experience in housekeeping/cleaning preferred, but not essential
  • Must be comfortable travelling locally within Suffolk

Qualifications

  • Good level of English and Maths
  • Experience in cleaning or housekeeping is beneficial but not essential
  • Full Driving license and access to a car desirable but not essential.

CPD

  • Current First Aid certification.
  • Current Safeguarding certification.
  • Current COSHH certification.
  • Current Food and Hygiene certification.

Other Requirements

  • Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.
*This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Job URL: https://placingpeopledirect.co.uk/job/housekeeper-residential-commercial-properties-suffolk/