Public Area Cleaner in Edinburgh

Responsible To: Line Manager

Direct Reports: 0

Key Relationships: Coworkers, Guests, and Line Manager

Company Overview: HotelCare, the UK's foremost hotel support services provider, boasts over 30 years of experience serving up to 200 plus hotels nationwide. Offering premium staff and services, including cleaning over 10,000 rooms daily and catering to various sectors such as apartments, leisure facilities, public areas, and corporate offices, we collaborate with ICE UK and Abbe Ltd to introduce sustainable cleaning solutions, reducing our carbon footprint while upholding quality service.

Benefits:

• Up to 28 days paid holidays.
• A permanent job with flexible working hours.
• Free Lunch on duty (site dependant).
• Full on-site training.
• Salary Finance with exclusive rates – access to loans or wage advances (available once probation is complete).
• Career progression with the opportunity to undertake a HotelCare Apprenticeship.
• Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension, after 3 months’ service.
• Recognition, incentives and awards.

Job Overview: Our Public Area Cleaners play a vital role in ensuring that guests experience impeccably clean public spaces, contributing to their overall enjoyment of their stay. As Public Area Cleaners, you'll be integral parts of a dynamic team operating in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning designated public areas such as corridors, lifts, lobbies, offices, reception areas, stairs, ironing rooms, changing rooms, and meeting rooms.
• Performing cleaning tasks efficiently and to a high standard within a fast-paced environment.
• Consistently following company health and safety protocols and procedures, including adherence to COSHH guidelines.
• Reporting any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries to the management team promptly.
• Maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, ensuring they are used appropriately and safely.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve cleanliness goals and maintain a positive working environment.
• Following instructions from supervisors and managers regarding cleaning schedules and specific tasks.
• Providing exceptional customer service by ensuring public areas are clean and presentable for guests and visitors.

Person Specification:

Experience Preferred Experience: Experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry, particularly in cleaning or public area cleaner positions.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• A ‘Can Do’ attitude.
• Adaptability to organisational needs.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Capability to provide excellent customer service.
• Self-motivation and accountability.
• Ability to work confidentially and with integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and to follow instructions.
• Awareness of safety regulations and compliance.

Flexibility: You may be required to work different and/or additional hours of work (from those to which you have been previously notified in respect of any period) and carry out additional reasonable tasks to meet the needs of the Company and their clients.