Housekeeper jobs

Westway Trust is looking for a dedicated and reliable experienced Cleaning Operative to provide supervised access to the new public toilets located on Acklam Road, next to Portobello Market. The primary responsibility of the Cleaning Operative will be to ensure the facility and its surroundings are maintained to a high standard, checked regularly and kept clean, secure and inviting to users at all times. The secondary part to this role is to publicise the Trust’s activities that take place on the Trust’s 23 acres of land in North Kensington by distributing information and leaflets to the members of the public who use or pass by the toilet facilities and the surrounding area. 

The role requires someone with a good physical stamina, who is friendly and a confident communicator with an energetic approach to work, and will be fully committed to achieving a consistent standard of cleanliness and appearance throughout the facility.

This is a part-time role of up to 30 hours per week. Working patterns will be discussed at the interview stage.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• To open and lock the facility and return the key to the Trust’s offices.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the access control system.
• To ensure that all toilet cubicles (toilets seats, pans, urinals, basins and door furniture) are clean and fit-for use.
• Properly clean all sanitary appliances, fittings, and areas on a regular basis as directed.
• Sweep, wet mop, and floor polish designated areas.
• Replenish towels, soaps, and toilet rolls as and when required and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate and work positively in collaboration with other members of the cleaning team.
• Ensure that all health and safety regulations and sanitation guidelines are adhered to.
• Clean glass surfaces, mirrors, and windows.
• Carry out periodic checks of the facility to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Report repairs and replacements that are required when encountered while cleaning.
• Empty waste bins and replacing liners.
• Report any emergencies that might occur promptly and accurately.

Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a cleaner in any institution or organisation.
• The physical ability to bend, reach, stretch, and walk during the daily routine, with the ability to stand for a long period of time; ability to effectively push vacuum cleaner and other cleaning equipment for extended periods of time
• Good communication skills as a general cleaner is required to possess the ability to accept, understand, and follow instructions and to deal with users and the public in a professional manner.
• Confident and energetic approach to work.
• Adequate knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• A willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail to perform a thorough job.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks.
• Integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness to work independently.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro-rated for part-time staff) per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from Westway Trust office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Tuesday 16 September 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.