Day Housekeeper / Commercial Cleaner

Location: Hutchison House, Battersea, SW11

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00

Pay: £12.71 per hour, plus holiday pay and statutory pension contribution

We are looking for a reliable, professional and hardworking Day Housekeeper / Commercial Cleaner to support the daily operation of Hutchison House, a high-traffic, multi-tenanted commercial office building in Battersea, SW11. The role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and presentable environment throughout the occupied working day, supporting tenants and maintaining high standards across communal and workplace areas.

Working Pattern:

Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00
35 paid hours per week, with one unpaid break each day.
Availability to work all five days is mandatory.
Additional evening shifts may be available on an optional basis for candidates living nearby.

Key Duties

Clean and maintain reception, kitchens, bathrooms, lifts, tenant lounges, offices, meeting rooms and other communal areas.
Carry out proactive cleaning checks throughout the occupied day to ensure all areas remain clean, tidy and presentable.
Regularly check office and meeting room areas and carry out touch-ups as required.
Maintain the immediate entrance and garage-access areas to a high standard.
Vacuum, mop, sanitise and polish surfaces using appropriate cleaning methods and products.
Refill and monitor cleaning and workplace supplies, maintaining appropriate stock levels.
Collect and manage bottles, recycling and waste from designated areas.
Maintain the tenant lounge, including bins, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and furniture.
Respond promptly to spills, dirt and other cleaning requirements during the day.
Provide meeting support, including ensuring meeting spaces are clean, tidy and appropriately prepared.
Carry out reasonable ad-hoc cleaning duties, including around entrances and external areas when required.
Report maintenance issues, defects or concerns to the appropriate person.
Use sound judgement and initiative when dealing with requests, escalating unclear or unreasonable requests to management.
Complete an end-of-shift handover through the NSN scheduling and reporting system, ensuring relevant information is communicated clearly.

Requirements

Relevant experience in commercial cleaning, office cleaning or workplace housekeeping.
Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals, including COSHH requirements.
Sufficient spoken and written English to communicate effectively with tenants, colleagues and management.
Professional, polite and confident client-facing communication skills.
Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented, with a consistent approach to maintaining high standards.
Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to escalate unclear or unreasonable requests appropriately.
Able to work independently, follow instructions and manage routine tasks throughout the working day.
Comfortable using a mobile scheduling and reporting system for updates and handovers.
Willingness to assist with reasonable ad-hoc duties as required. Must be available to work Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00.

Application question(s):

Are you available to work Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00, every week?
Are you able to reliably travel to Hutchison House in SW11 for these hours?
Can you briefly tell me about your commercial cleaning or workplace housekeeping experience?
Are you comfortable communicating professionally ?
Are you able to provide suitable references from your previous employment?
If successful, when would you be available to start?