Evening Housekeeper – Nursery – Greenwich

Are you looking for a flexible role that works around your daytime commitments?

We’re currently looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Evening housekeeper to ensure that a friendly independent nursery in Greenwich is ready for the next day.

As a Housekeeper, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for all. You will be responsible for a range of cleaning and housekeeping duties, working to high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.

This role requires someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work and is comfortable working independently while also contributing to the wider facilities team.

If you are reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, we would love to hear from you.

All cleaning supplies will be provided.

• Carry out daily cleaning duties, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising designated areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout communal areas, public spaces, kitchens, bathrooms and other assigned areas.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including door handles, light switches, work surfaces and other frequently used areas.
• Follow appropriate cleaning and infection prevention and control procedures.
• 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.
• 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 – securing the building and locking up at the end of each shift.

• Previous professional cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable, although training may be provided.
• A good understanding of hygiene and the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify areas requiring additional cleaning.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work consistently to agreed standards.
• Able to work independently and manage cleaning tasks effectively within allocated timeframes.

• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.

• Current First Aid certification.
• Current Safeguarding certification.
• Current COSHH certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• 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)*.