Purpose of the Role

The Housekeeper’s primary role is to ensure the assignment is clean and hygienic for the general public.

Housekeepers work a 7hr a day shift where breaks are fully paid. Shifts can begin at 7am and can finish at 06:30pm or 8:30pm on late night trading.

Key Responsibilities

To undertake a range of cleaning duties to the standard specified within the Housekeeping Specification, inclusive of:

· Reporting and reacting to incidents (such as spillages) as and when required.

· Cleaning interior and exterior touchpoints, surfaces, furnishings, fixtures and fittings.

· Cleaning interior and exterior floors and floor coverings.

· Cleaning washroom areas inclusive of toilet appliances (i.e. toilets, sinks, etc), also replenishing consumables (i.e hand-soap, toilet tissue, etc).

· Removing waste from internal and external areas; segregating and disposing of this in a suitable manner.

· Removing sharps / biohazards as an when required; disposing of these in a suitable manner.

· To escalate any incidents on-site to the Shift Leader / Operations so they may be rectified immediately.

· To undertake any other reasonable duties/request that commensurate with this position as designated by the Shift Leader / Soft Services Cleaning Manager / Facilities Manager / Client / Company.

Health and Safety

• To take reasonable care of your own health and safety.

• To take reasonable care not to put colleagues, members of public and others at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your work.

• To not interfere with, or misuse anything that's been provided for your health, safety or welfare.

• To report any accidents/incidents that your are involved within (personal or third-party) to your line manager immediately.

• To report any injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your work activit to your line manager immediately.

• To inform your line manager if something happens that might affect your ability to work, like becoming pregnant or suffering an injury.

• To inform your line manager if you take medication may have an impact on your safety and that of others (i.e drowsiness, confusion, sight I hearing impairment, etc.

• To ensure that you receive training to enable you to undertake work activities in a safe manner. Should you identify the need for further training, or are concerned for your safety you must inform your line manager.

• To ensure that you understand and work to all risk assessments, training, safe working practices and Health and Safety Policies.

• To be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and materials and wear appropriate protective clothing as supplied.

Other

• To contribute to the development and implementation of the overall ethos/work/aims of Savills Management Resources & Queensgate Shopping Centre.

• To work in accordance with site policies and procedures.

• To liaise and communicate with other colleagues as needed.

Person specification:

• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, furniture, rubbish.

• Able to wear personal protective equipment as supplied.

• An effective communicator with a good understanding and speaking of English.

• Able to plan and priorities’ workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.

• Able to identify problems and take appropriate action where necessary to resolve.

• Able to follow instructions on the use of cleaning materials and machinery.

• Able to attain a consistent standard of service in cleaning duties.

• Enjoys and is able to work constructively as part of a team.

• Able to adhere to manual handling and health and safety regulations as required.

• Flexible approach to work.

• Appreciates that projects need to be completed; effective and efficient Time management of self and duties.

• Methodical approach with an ability to work under pressure.

• Uses judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance.

• Takes responsibility for own work and demonstrates initiative.

• Records information accurately and pays attention to detail.

• Builds appropriate professional, friendly and accessible relationships with line managers, colleagues and tenants.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

• Previous cleaning experience within the retail (or similar) industry.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Working Hours - Part-time 28 hrs per week over 4 days

Salary - £12.90/hr

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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.