Public Areas Cleaner - Full Time - Dakota Manchester Airport

We are seeking a reliable and hard‑working individual to join our Housekeeping Team in the role of Public Areas Cleaner, with a planned start date of 1st June 2026. Contract and Pay Rate Earnings are £12.90 per hour, paid weekly. Full‑time and part‑time positions are available.

Full‑time: Permanent contract, 20 hours per week, typical shifts 09:00‑15:00 or 16:30‑21:30, 5 days per week.

Part‑time: Permanent contract, 8 hours per week, typical shifts 09:00‑15:00 or 16:30‑21:30, 2 days per week.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• To thoroughly deep clean public areas of the hotel, including elevators and staircases, meeting and event spaces, reception, bar, restaurant, and public toilets.
• Clean and maintain back‑of‑house areas such as team changing rooms, toilets, and the break room.
• Carry out general cleaning tasks such as wiping and sanitising surfaces, vacuum cleaning, dusting and polishing, and mopping.
• As relief cover, you will be required to carry out the tasks of a Room Attendant/Housekeeper where required.
• This requires you to thoroughly deep clean guest bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, make beds, and detail to provide guests with an immaculately clean and welcoming space.
• Carry out general deep cleaning and cyclical tasks within bedrooms and public areas such as steaming curtains, carpet washing, and machine washing duvets / pillows etc.
• Follow health and safety procedures closely at all times such as those pertaining to the handling of waste, manual handling, and safe chemical handling guidelines.

Applicant Requirements

• A minimum of one year’s working experience in a cleaning role is strongly preferred.
• You will work alone and therefore must be able to be self‑driven and work at pace.
• Have a keen eye for detail and proactive when cleaning.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task‑oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

Location

Dakota Manchester Airport is at 7 Enterprise Way, Manchester, M90 4AD.

How to Get Here

• Train: About a 10 minute walk from Manchester Airport station, with frequent direct services from Manchester Piccadilly and across the North West.
• Tram: Metrolink Blue Line runs from Victoria via Central Manchester to the airport main station (approximately 10 minute walk away).
• Bus: Bee Network routes (43, 103, 130, 199, 248, 288, 313, 368) serve the airport; some stop a few minutes from the hotel, others at the main station (approximately 10 minutes walk away).
• Car: No on‑site team parking; public transport is recommended.
• Cycling: Good local routes; secure bike storage available at the team entrance.

What We Offer

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

• Financial: Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota. Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor. Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment. Meals on duty and uniforming.
• Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers. Support from our in‑house Mental Health Champions. Family‑friendly flexible working options. Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues.
• Career Development: Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment. Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System. Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan. Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in‑house Apprenticeships.

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our handbook.