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 requests, 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)