Housekeeping Assistant

Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas Pay: £12.80 Hours: Flexible, Full-Time and Part-Time 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 well-being support Additional benefits such as meals on shift and travel schemes (site dependent) If this is of interest, please APPLY NOW or contact Yasmin at Select Recruitment to discuss further