Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas
Pay: £12.80
Hours: 8am-4pm, 5 days out of 7 (rota) (part time hours also available)
Contract: Temporary ongoing (agency)
We are working with a number of faculties within the prestigious universities and colleges in Cambridge and are seeking reliable Housekeeping Assistants to support their on-site accommodation and facilities teams.
These are fantastic opportunities to work within unique academic environments, supporting the day-to-day upkeep of student accommodation, guest facilities, and communal areas.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across:
- Student accommodation and communal areas
- Guest and conference rooms
- Offices and public spaces
- Public and front-facing areas
You’ll be part of a supportive team, working to structured cleaning schedules while also being flexible to support different areas when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily and periodic cleaning tasks
- Room inspections/reporting – flagging any maintenance issues (e.g. damaged furniture, leaks, faulty appliances)
- Bed making & linen handling – changing bedding, managing laundry or linen stock
- Preparing rooms for new occupants/guests
- Supporting with room changeovers and seasonal demands (e.g. summer lets
- Responding to ad hoc request i.e. spills, urgent cleans
- Adhering to health & safety procedures
What We’re Looking For
- Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience
- Good time management and attention to detail
- Positive, reliable, and flexible attitude
- Good level of spoken English and good overall communication skills to work within a team
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (Real Living Wage aligned)
- Generous holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and wellbeing support
- Additional benefits such as meals on shift and travel schemes (site dependent)
If this if of interest, please APPLY NOW or contact Yasmin at Select Recruitment to discuss further.