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Cleaner/Porter

London
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
London
£150 - £150 GBP daily
Cleaning
Cleaner / Porter – Temporary Accommodation

Grade: SC2
Department: Housing Regeneration and Environment
Location: Temporary Accommodation / Hostels
Contract: Temporary / Contract

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner / Porter to join the Housing team and help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across the Council’s Temporary Accommodation (TA) hostels and communal areas.

Key Responsibilities

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Undertake daily cleaning of hostels, communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, offices and other amenities.

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Use appropriate cleaning methods and equipment to maintain high standards of hygiene.

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Assist with maintaining Health & Safety standards across hostel facilities.

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Report defects, misuse of equipment and other issues to the appropriate team.

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Assist with accessing, clearing and cleaning vacant rooms, including moving furniture and belongings.

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Complete room inventories and help ensure vacant accommodation is promptly prepared for new residents.

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Work closely with colleagues across Housing and other Council services to provide an effective, joined-up service.

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Respond appropriately to residents' needs and contribute to excellent customer service.

About You

You will be a dependable and practical individual with good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining clean, safe and welcoming accommodation.

You should have:

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Experience in cleaning, portering, caretaking or a similar environment.

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Good awareness of Health & Safety and hygiene standards.

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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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A flexible and proactive approach to practical tasks.

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Good communication and customer service skills.

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The ability to work respectfully with residents, including vulnerable individuals.

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A willingness to undertake a range of duties to support the effective operation of the service.

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

If you take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and want to make a positive contribution to the lives of residents in temporary accommodation, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon