Housekeeper – Surrey
Job title: Housekeeper
Contract: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent Contract
Salary: £26,625 per annum
Shift pattern: Minimum 40 hours per week
We are recruiting for an experienced Housekeeper to join us and work for one of our main clients in Chertsey, Surrey and surrounding areas.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous professional housekeeping experience working in private homes or at least 5-star hotels.
- The ability to sustain the physical demands of the role.
- Able to speak and understand a high level of English.
- Possess a valid UK driver’s License, preferably manual.
- Self-motivated and responsible.
- Able to work alone and in a team.
- Courteous and professional to guests.
- Professional, respectful, and discreet, including always maintaining confidentiality.
- Friendly and available to provide a 6-star hospitality experience.
- Flexible and adaptable with working shift patterns, particularly during the high season.
- Pride in their work and the impact good housekeeping has on the guest and company.
- Humble and efficient – taking ownership of the properties and their role within the team.
Training Credentials
- Health and safety training
- Safe handling of hazardous chemicals training
Key Responsibilities
- Keep all hallways, staircases and lifts clean and tidy. Washing down, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning, sweeping, and mopping by using the correct products and equipment.
- Keep all Bathrooms clean and tidies such as baths, Showers, lavatories, tiles, mirrors, vanity units and floors.
- Keep all Kitchens clean and tidy, washing dishes, pans, ovens, hobs, cupboards, floors, and shelves.
- Run all water outlets on a regular basis from the Kitchens, bathrooms, and cloakrooms to prevent legionella growth. Complete records and report any water temperature or pressure fluctuation.
- Responsible for pre-arrival set-ups, during stay services, departure deep cleaning, low season housekeeping maintenance of assigned properties as directed by Management.
- Responsible for the opening and closing of assigned properties – disarming alarms at the start of a shift and re-setting the alarms at the end of a shift. Any problems with alarms must be reported to the Housekeeping Office or Security immediately.
- To report any maintenance issues within properties to your Supervisor and Property Department.
- To check laundry on return ensuring that quality of work meets with required standards.
- To assist Supervisors with stock takes of all operating equipment and property inventories.
- Responsible for the upkeep of all housekeeping equipment. To inform Supervisors when re-placement of machinery, cleaning materials, etc. are required.
- Ensure the crockery, glassware, cutlery, and table linen stores are monitored and maintained effectively.
- To ensure that any damages or stains to carpets or soft furnishings are reported to your supervisor immediately.
- To ensure all electrical appliances within the properties are always operated correctly and safely. Reporting issues immediately when any problems found.
- Responsible for the placing accurate food orders through the housekeeping office when clients and guests are in residence. Maintain and re-order supplies adhering to the household’s entitlement. Check all deliveries for quantity and quality informing the office immediately of any discrepancies/quality issues.
- To report all maintenance to appropriate department depending on location
- If requested, assist Client with all aspects of wardrobe management including the packing and unpacking of all belongings.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the uniform provided.
- Responsible for your work mobile phone and to ensure always charged and in working order.
- To always respect the nature of the company’s business and adhere to the strict code of conduct and confidentiality.
- To comply with all Health and Safety regulations.
- To be flexible with working rotating shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
About us
AGS Recruitment is a specialist agency where many different services and products are available. This includes the provision of temporary labour supply or fixed-term contracts and permanent placements through our new 360 Careers Division. We provide a One-Stop-Shop for our candidates and clients by offering fully certified industry training through our in-house training division.
Our wide range of recruitment services support clients within the transport industry, local authorities, and large blue-chip clients across the private sector. We offer a bespoke and agile approach to supply. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of clients’ requirements allow us to continually exceed their demands and expectations. We also ensure through our stringent recruitment, compliance and selection process that we offer a consistent, committed and high-quality client supply that is also the ‘best in the business’.
