Job description
We are looking for a top quality, dependable and enthusiastic changeover person to clean and change over a top quality, eco-friendly and sustainable, self-catering property in Inverness City Centre. Cleaning experience is required but ’house style’ training and lots of support will be given to the right candidate. Once trained, you will be capable of working on your own. We pride ourselves on treating staff very well.
Days of work vary and weekend work can be required, but we already know the majority of working days until October. The successful candidate can expect to work 2-3 times per week, for around 3 hours always usually between the hours of 10.30am and 3.30pm.
Duties & Responsibilities include
- Taking pride in cleaning a small 3 bed, 2 bathroom, property to a very high standard (dusting, vacuuming, polishing, mopping, etc)
- Changing used bedding, towels, bathroom linen etc for fresh sets*
- Documenting & notifying management of any damage, pilferage, and required repairs / maintenance.
- Refilling guest supplies, such as toiletries, coffee/tea, etc, after each stay.
- Notifying management of low stock levels in good time (e.g. cleaning products, guest supplies, toiletries etc)
- Performing routine, light-duty, inspections and maintenance activities (e.g. testing fire alarms)
- Finishing & presenting the apartment to a high standard for guest’s arrival (e.g. plumping cushions, turning lights on etc)
- Managing regular routine tasks not required at each changeover - e.g. cleaning outside hallway, watering plants, rotating mattresses, checking lightbulbs etc
- Keeping equipment operating safely by following operating instructions; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance (e.g. cleaning filters on vacuums) etc.
- Maintaining safe, secure, and clean work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with all relevant health and safety regulations.
- Enhancing the reputation of the business through the high quality of their work.
- Other duties as and when required
*We are open to the successful candidate taking responsibility for laundering the sheets, towels etc to a high standard for an additional fee.
Required skills
- To clean to a very high standard - quickly and efficiently.
- Be thorough, meticulous and have a strong eye for detail.
- Be enthusiastic and reasonably fit.
- Be responsible, reliable, honest and trustworthy.
- Be flexible in working days and hours. Though most bookings are arranged well in advance, bookings do sometimes come in closer to the time.
- Be welcoming, personable and have a warm, friendly manner.
- Be fluent in English.
Preferred skills
- Possess a knowledge of Inverness and the surrounding areas.
- Any knowledge of Scottish Gaelic, or any foreign languages, is advantageous but not essential.
Hours & renumeration
- 3 hours on average per shift, 2 to 3 times a week in summer, less in winter, and usually between 10.30am - 3.30pm approx.
- We would except time off to be scheduled around the needs of the business. This means that taking long holidays between April-October are unlikely to be possible, though there are week long booking when a week off is possible.
- £18ph inclusive of a performance related bonus. Paid in arrears.