Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Overview: We are seeking a cleaner to perform cleaning duties in a private home. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the premises, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for the homeowners. The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to follow a cleaning schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize all designated areas, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living areas.
- Dust and wipe down surfaces, furniture, and fixtures.
- Vacuum, sweep, mop, and polish floors.
- Clean windows and mirrors.
- Tidy up rooms and organize belongings.
- Follow established cleaning procedures and schedules.
- Perform other cleaning duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Good communication skills
- Previous experience in housekeeping or cleaning services preferred.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness.
- Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including bending, stooping, and lifting up to 20kg
- Availability to work flexible hours, including mornings, afternoons, and weekends.
- Trustworthy and respectful of homeowner's privacy and property.
- Applicants must have their own reliable transportation and be able to travel to the client's location
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.00-£10.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaner roles across Business Switch Gas & Electric's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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