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