Housekeeping Assistant
Vita Student
Provide luxury communal cleaning services in a Manchester residence, 5 hrs daily.
9d ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
241 Employees
Service Specialisms
Student Accommodation
Customer Service
Hospitality
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
dusting
window cleaning
disinfection
floor care
stock monitoring
incident reporting
- Picking up litter from shared living spaces including external grounds.
- Reporting any damage or maintenance issues to the property management team.
- Dusting and polishing furniture and other surfaces, polishing metal fixtures and surfaces.
- Monitor cleaning stock levels and communicate needs to the Assistant Residence Manager or Residence Manager. Assist in ordering stock to maintain appropriate inventory.
- Using a smart phone / tablet, record & manage each studio clean: each studio clean is to be photographed prior to, and at the end of each clean.
- Report any concerning behaviour of residents that could be an indication of welfare concern.
- Cleaning windows and glass doors.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas.
- Wiping down surfaces such as handrails, door handles, light switches, and furniture.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming carpets and hard floors.
- Maintain waste management areas adhering to health & safety regulations, ensuring potential hazards are addressed / cleaned / tidied / reorganised as required.
- Be on hand, delivering solutions to issues or challenges that may arise.
- Cleaning the reception, hallways, stairwells, working spaces, dining areas and other shared spaces.
- Be a point of contact for any potential incident or emergency that may occur onsite.
What you bring
communication
english
coshh
resilience
large facilities
adaptability
- Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
- Housekeepers must understand and follow "Control of Substances Hazardous to Healthâ (COSHH) regulations to protect their health and safety when using cleaning chemicals.
- Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
- Good understanding of COSHH regulations and practices
- A well-versed housekeeping professional with experience in large, multi-room residence facilities such as luxury accommodation buildings, hotels or hospitals or office buildings.
- Adaptability, creativity & positivity.
- Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.
- Flexibility: Our facilities are open to residents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year including all bank holidays, festive & religious breaks. Where festive and religious celebrations require time off, we will always try to accommodate, however flexibility from our Customer Service Assistants is imperative to be available as required to ensure continuous service to residents.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no right to work sponsorship offered.
- dbs checks required.
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Company
Overview
2012
Foundation Year
The company was established in 2012 as the starting point of its mission to modernize student accommodations.
29 Communities
Properties Operated
Operates and manages 29 student accommodation communities across the UK and Spain.
10,009 Beds
Accommodation Capacity
Provides housing for over 10,000 students across its portfolio of properties.
£600m Deal
Major Financing
Secured a landmark £600 million funding deal to support its development projects.
- Modernising characterless student halls into vibrant, amenity-rich homes.
- Specialises in residential student accommodation entwined with hospitality-style amenities.
- Standout: Career-launching events and alumni support, including a global network.
- Unusual detail: Repurposes disused offices into high-rise student hubs with gyms, cinemas, coworking spaces.
- We create a vibrant and welcoming community.
- We provide a home that supports student success and wellbeing.
- We innovate and continuously improve to create exceptional living experiences.
- We are always committed to being transparent, honest, and accountable.
- We embrace diversity and strive to create a culture where everyone feels included and valued.
Net Zero by 2050
Environmental Commitment
Striving to achieve net zero status by the year 2050.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Goal
Aiming to reduce operational carbon emissions by half by 2030.
- All new developments adhere to sustainability criteria, including energy-efficient systems and sustainable building materials.
- Operational properties are increasingly using renewable energy sources.
- Focus on reducing waste and increasing recycling across all sites.
- Working towards reducing water consumption and improving efficiency in all properties.
40%
Gender Balance in Leadership
Female representation in senior leadership roles within the organization.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- Focus on equal opportunities and striving for gender balance in leadership roles.
- Continuously improving gender representation across all teams.
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