Mobile Nursery Housekeeper

Based from Eltham but will be travelling to various Fennies Nursery Sites.

Salary: £12.71 an hour, 20 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 6pm – 10pm.

Create clean and safe spaces that welcome children and teams into them to grow, thrive and enjoy every day. At Fennies, we know that a well-maintained environment is a key part of early childhood development. As a Mobile Housekeeper, you’ll support the nursery team by keeping rooms organised and hygienic, so they are ready for high-quality learning throughout the day.

This is a flexible role working across multiple nursery locations, perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys variety.

Why join Fennies?

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Opportunity to earn a performance related bonus
• £500 referral bonus
• Work-life balance: 5 days a week, 20 hours per week, Evening shifts, 6pm-10pm
• 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing benefits: BUPA wellbeing support, Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About the role

As a Mobile Nursery Housekeeper, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a clean and safe nursery environment across multiple sites. Your work supports children’s wellbeing while helping educators focus on delivering exceptional care.

You will:

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment across different nursery locations
• Travel between sites during the week
• Complete daily, weekly and deep cleaning tasks
• Respond to urgent or additional cleaning needs as required
• Help cover other team members during holidays or busy periods
• Work collaboratively with the wider team
• Contribute towards a warm and respectful atmosphere for children and teams
• Always show strong attention to detail while respecting confidentiality and safeguarding
• Identify areas that need attention and take initiative to keep the nursery environment looking its best
• Follow cleaning schedules and hygiene procedures to support health and safety standards
• Help create calm, organised spaces that support children’s daily experiences

Your role is essential in ensuring every space reflects the high standards expected at Fennies and supports the children and teams to grow and thrive.

What we’re looking for

You’re reliable, detail focused and take pride in your work. You are committed to creating clean, organised spaces that help everything run smoothly.

You will:

• Have previous cleaning experience
• Be able to work independently and manage your time effectively
• Have strong attention to detail
• Be dependable, punctual, and professional
• Be flexible and comfortable working across different locations
• Have good communication skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working in schools, nurseries, healthcare, or similar environments
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning products (COSHH)
• A full UK driving licence

Who this role is perfect for

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or facilities roles
• Have worked in hotels, offices, schools, or healthcare settings
• Prefer evening work that fits around other commitments
• Enjoy working independently and taking responsibility for your work
• Like variety and don’t want to be based in just one location

Safety and Standards

In this role, you’ll follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. This includes:

• Using cleaning products and equipment safely
• Following company procedures and wearing protective equipment where needed
• Reporting any issues, hazards, or maintenance concerns

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. From our supportive culture to our high quality environments, we’re committed to creating exceptional places to work and learn. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive.

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.

Take your next steps with Fennies

Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.