Housekeeper
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.54 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Torquay, South West, TQ1 2AE |
| Company: | FirstPort |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 52635166 |
Summary
External Job Advert
Job Role: Housekeeper (Ref 2059)
Location: Torquay, Devon
Salary: £11.54 per hour plus benefits
Job Sector: Retirement - Assisted Living
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9am-12pm then Friday 9am-1pm (10 hours per week)
Main Responsibilities
As Housekeeper, you will contribute to our vision of being the UK's leading property manager by:
- Providing an efficient, housekeeping service to our customers within their individual homes and to the communal areas of the development
- Vacuum, dust and spot clean all common areas, hallways and patios, paying special attention to the main entry area. Specific items to check are carpets, plants, pictures, railings, windows and light fixtures.
- Servicing of customers’ apartments, which includes, general household cleaning duties, the changing of bed and bath linens and the removal of sealed rubbish bags if requested.
- Deep clean communal areas and apartments as needed.
- Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
- Complete any other tasks as required by our customers following appropriate training guidelines.
The Housekeeper reports to the Head Housekeeper and the Estate Manager
About You
You will currently be working within or have experience of housekeeping within a team environment and have a passion for providing an exceptional level of customer service at all times.
To approach tasks you are able to be organised and prioritise so you can meet time deadlines on an on-going basis. With this you are also punctual, reliable and have excellent attention to detail.
You have experience of emergency situations and always remain calm to take the necessary actions with a high standard of professionalism.
Your ideal role will be a varied one, where you’re not stuck behind a desk all day; You enjoy working with people and helping to make a difference to enhance their lifestyle on a day to day basis.
Who are we?
FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies.
FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.
Why choose us?
By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first.
The benefits of working with us can include discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse.
What’s next?
To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions.
Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.
Job Role: Housekeeper (Ref 2059)
Location: Torquay, Devon
Salary: £11.54 per hour plus benefits
Job Sector: Retirement - Assisted Living
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9am-12pm then Friday 9am-1pm (10 hours per week)
Main Responsibilities
As Housekeeper, you will contribute to our vision of being the UK's leading property manager by:
- Providing an efficient, housekeeping service to our customers within their individual homes and to the communal areas of the development
- Vacuum, dust and spot clean all common areas, hallways and patios, paying special attention to the main entry area. Specific items to check are carpets, plants, pictures, railings, windows and light fixtures.
- Servicing of customers’ apartments, which includes, general household cleaning duties, the changing of bed and bath linens and the removal of sealed rubbish bags if requested.
- Deep clean communal areas and apartments as needed.
- Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
- Complete any other tasks as required by our customers following appropriate training guidelines.
The Housekeeper reports to the Head Housekeeper and the Estate Manager
About You
You will currently be working within or have experience of housekeeping within a team environment and have a passion for providing an exceptional level of customer service at all times.
To approach tasks you are able to be organised and prioritise so you can meet time deadlines on an on-going basis. With this you are also punctual, reliable and have excellent attention to detail.
You have experience of emergency situations and always remain calm to take the necessary actions with a high standard of professionalism.
Your ideal role will be a varied one, where you’re not stuck behind a desk all day; You enjoy working with people and helping to make a difference to enhance their lifestyle on a day to day basis.
Who are we?
FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies.
FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.
Why choose us?
By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first.
The benefits of working with us can include discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse.
What’s next?
To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions.
Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.