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)*.
