Housekeeper - Colchester, United Kingdom - University of Essex

University of Essex
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Colchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Title and Grade:
Housekeeper, Band A


Job reference:
REQ07213


Contract:
Permanent:Fixed Term, Part-time


Hours: 24 hours per week, current working pattern Monday to Thursday 9am to 2pm and Friday 9am to 1pm


Salary:
£21,598 per annum, pro rata


Duties of the Role

  • Cleaning communal areas of the residential buildings to pre-determined standards, including kitchens, showers, toilets and corridors, all equipment, furniture and fittings.
  • Clean bedrooms including en-suite shower/toilet areas after occupancy, including ceiling, walls, windows and furniture.
  • Move furniture and soft furnishings during and after cleaning as necessary, removing and replacing soft furnishings such as curtains as required.
  • Removing rubbish where necessary and maintaining adequate stocks of toilet paper and rubbish bags.
  • Servicing conference client's rooms as required, including changing bed linen and provision of service packs.
  • Report any defects or repairs to the Housekeeping Senior Supervisor where necessary.
Follow health and Safety guidelines at all times, particularly:

  • C.O.S.H.H (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
  • P.P.E (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Working at Heights
  • Manual Handling
  • Ensuring that all cleaning materials and equipment are stored safely at all times and that only approved cleaning materials as detailed in the C.O.S.H.H register are used.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Deputy Director (Services) or their nominee.

Skills and qualifications required

  • GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language
  • DESIRABLE
  • NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care.
  • DESIRABLE
  • Awareness and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to cleaning materials and working practices
  • DESIRABLE


  • Previous cleaning experience

  • ESSENTIAL
  • Be able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
  • ESSENTIAL
  • Be able to read and understand any Health and Safety information in order to carry out the safe use of chemicals and equipment
  • ESSENTIAL
  • Be able to work as part of a team and alone
  • ESSENTIAL
  • Able to work in a multicultural environment
  • ESSENTIAL
  • The ability to undertake domestic cleaning to a high standard
  • ESSENTIAL


  • Good communication skills

  • ESSENTIAL
  • The ability to adapt to changes in the work schedule, particularly at the beginning and end of the academic year
  • ESSENTIAL
  • The ability to meet the requirements of UK 'right to work legislation'
  • ESSENTIAL
  • A positive outlook and a professional manner
  • ESSENTIAL
  • A commitment to delivering good customer service
  • ESSENTIAL
  • A flexible approach to work
  • ESSENTIAL

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 24 per week


Salary:
£21,598.00 per year


Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
REQ07213
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