Colby River
Housekeeper
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Build Your Future with Colby River
At Colby River, we are shaping the landscape of UK real estate. With expertise across Investment Management, Development Management and Property Management, we take a strategic, long-term approach to investing in, developing and operating high-quality residential communities across the UK.
We operate across key living sectors including Multi-Family Living, Single Family Housing (SFH) and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). By combining deep market insight with disciplined operational delivery, we create sustainable value for our investors and exceptional experiences for our residents.
With a forward-looking approach that responds to changing residential needs across the UK, we are building a platform designed for long-term growth.
About the Role
As Housekeeper, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, welcoming and well-presented environment for our residents, visitors and colleagues. You will be responsible for completing regular cleaning duties across the development, ensuring all allocated areas are maintained to a consistently high standard.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and can manage their responsibilities effectively while working as part of the wider site team.
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Working Pattern
- 30 hours per week / 6 hours per day
- Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sun
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across communal areas, facilities and shared spaces
- Clean and sanitise floors, surfaces, washrooms and other allocated areas
- Complete scheduled and additional cleaning tasks efficiently and within required timescales
- Ensure entrances, corridors and high-traffic areas remain clean, tidy and welcoming
- Dispose of waste safely and appropriately
- Use and store cleaning products and equipment safely, following all health and safety procedures
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report stock requirements, hazards, damage or maintenance concerns
- Work collaboratively with the site team and remain friendly and professional around residents, visitors and contractors
About You
Desirable
- Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience within a residential, hospitality, student accommodation or similar environment
- Experience of working within an occupied building
- Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment and safe working practices
- Awareness of COSHH and general health and safety requirements
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Essential
- A reliable and punctual approach to work
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- Ability to complete physical and practical cleaning duties
- Ability to work independently and manage allocated tasks effectively
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional and respectful approach when working around residents and visitors
- Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures
- Availability to work the advertised five-day working pattern
What We Offer
- Employer matched pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to buy more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
- Employee wellbeing support
- Discretionary bonus scheme
Why Colby River?
Colby River combines disciplined investment with operational expertise and a commitment to quality at every stage of the asset lifecycle.
Joining us means being part of a business with clear direction and strong governance — where your contribution, whether operational or strategic, plays a vital role in our continued growth.
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