Catch 22
Housekeeper / Porter (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
£14.80 per hour | 37 Hours per Week
Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and doesn't mind a hands-on role? We are looking for a proactive and reliable Housekeeper / Porter to join a prestigious corporate environment on a temp-to-perm basis.
This varied role combines housekeeping, facilities support, and porterage duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being active throughout the day. Please note that this position involves regular manual handling, lifting, shifting, furniture moves, room set-ups, and other physical tasks.
Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, you must already hold an Enhanced DBS that is either registered on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
Working Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- 37 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and professional office environment throughout the day.
- Clean workspaces, communal areas, kitchens, meeting rooms, and washrooms.
- Manage waste, recycling, and general housekeeping tasks.
- Replenish kitchen and hospitality areas, including glasses, mugs, and consumables.
- Carry out spot cleaning of carpets and flooring.
- Set up, reset, and reconfigure meeting rooms, training rooms, and event spaces.
- Undertake porterage duties including moving furniture, desks, chairs, equipment, and workplace resources.
- Support office moves, desk relocations, and workspace reconfigurations.
- Assist with event set-ups and breakdowns, including moving equipment and furniture.
- Support catering and facilities teams during meetings and corporate events.
- Monitor standards across key areas including reception, meeting suites, and executive spaces.
- Report maintenance issues and operational concerns promptly.
- Deliver excellent customer service and respond professionally to workplace queries.
What We're Looking For
- Previous cleaning, housekeeping, porter, or facilities experience.
- A positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
- Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible approach and willingness to support a variety of facilities tasks.
- Physically fit and capable of regular manual handling, heavy lifting, furniture moves, lifting and shifting, and room set-ups.
- Good spoken and written English.
- A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
What's on Offer?
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
- Competitive pay of £14.80 per hour.
- Varied role combining housekeeping and porterage duties.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Full training provided.
If you're looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same and you're happy to get involved with everything from housekeeping to heavy lifting and workplace moves, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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