Housekeeping Operative

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a team responsible for maintaining exceptional standards across a high-performance environment. You will play an important role in ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for players, staff, guests, and visitors every day. As a Housekeeping Operative, you will help deliver a first-class cleaning service throughout the Training Ground, ensuring all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, polishing, sanitising and waste removal
• Maintaining offices, communal areas, changing facilities, and other areas across the site
• Undertaking outdoor cleaning tasks, including litter picking, cleaning external bins, windows, and surrounding areas
• Servicing bedrooms and changing linen when required
• Completing scheduled deep-cleaning tasks
• Conducting regular checks to ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standard
• Reporting maintenance issues, damage, or health and safety concerns
• Working in accordance with COSHH regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and Club procedures
• Supporting colleagues to deliver an exceptional environment across the Training Ground

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who takes pride in their work and has a keen eye for detail.

Essential

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable

• Recognised cleaning qualification, such as City & Guilds Cleaning and Support Services Skills
• Experience working with external contractors
• Knowledge of housekeeping auditing processes
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Membership of a recognised cleaning institute or association

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an elite sporting environment and contribute to the day-to-day operation of one of the country's leading football clubs. You will be part of a supportive team where high standards, professionalism, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Leicester City Football Club is looking for a committed and hardworking Housekeeping Operative to join our Operations team at our world-class Training Ground in Seagrave. The role will require flexibility to work evenings, weekends, matchdays, and public holidays when required. Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history - we're more than just a football club; we're a community. Formed in 1884, we've achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the‑art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues - we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You'll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! One City. One Club. One Leicester.