Housekeeping Assistant

  • Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Jun 11, 2026
Seasonal Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas
Pay: £12.80

Hours: Flexible, Full-Time and Part-Time
Contract: Temporary ongoing (agency)

We are working with a number of faculties within the prestigious universities and colleges in Cambridge and are seeking reliable Housekeeping Assistants to support their on-site accommodation and facilities teams.

These are fantastic opportunities to work within unique academic environments, supporting the day-to-day upkeep of student accommodation, guest facilities, and communal areas.

The Role

You ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across:

  • Student accommodation and communal areas
  • Guest and conference rooms
  • Offices and public spaces
  • Public and front-facing areas

You ll be part of a supportive team, working to structured cleaning schedules while also being flexible to support different areas when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily and periodic cleaning tasks
  • Room inspections/reporting flagging any maintenance issues (e.g. damaged furniture, leaks, faulty appliances)
  • Bed making & linen handling changing bedding, managing laundry or linen stock
  • Preparing rooms for new occupants/guests
  • Supporting with room changeovers and seasonal demands (e.g. summer lets
  • Responding to ad hoc request i.e. spills, urgent cleans
  • Adhering to health & safety procedures

What We re Looking For

  • Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience
  • Good time management and attention to detail
  • Positive, reliable, and flexible attitude
  • Good level of spoken English and good overall communication skills to work within a team

What s on Offer

  • Competitive salary (Real Living Wage aligned)
  • Generous holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme and well-being support
  • Additional benefits such as meals on shift and travel schemes (site dependent)

If this is of interest, please APPLY NOW or contact Yasmin at Select Recruitment to discuss further.