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Housekeeper / Caretaker

United Kingdom, Edinburgh Employment contract 25114.96 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Homes for Students is the UK’s leading independent provider of student accommodation. We are looking for a Housekeeper / Caretaker to join our team at our Straits Place property based in Edinburgh working 38 hours per week. The role involves ensuring the common areas of the Property are cleaned to a high standard in order to provide a great first impression to our visitors and provide an excellent service to the students in residence. You will be required to carry out planned and reactive cleaning and caretaking duties in student buildings located throughout the Property, student kitchen areas, offices, communal and toilet areas including replenishing consumables to a high standard of hygiene. You will play a key role in our summer turnaround time when we say goodbye to one intake of students and prepare for the next.

Job Responsibility

  • Ensuring the common areas of the Property are cleaned to a high standard in order to provide a great first impression to our visitors and provide an excellent service to the students in residence
  • Carry out planned and reactive cleaning and caretaking duties in student buildings located throughout the Property, student kitchen areas, offices, communal and toilet areas including replenishing consumables to a high standard of hygiene
  • Play a key role in our summer turnaround time when we say goodbye to one intake of students and prepare for the next

Requirements

  • Previous experience of a similar role in a customer-focused environment
  • Ability to contribute to targets and deliver excellent results
  • Excellent communication and ability to provide an outstanding customer service
  • Effective team member with a flexible approach to work and colleagues
  • Ability to undertake manual work to a high standard
  • Commitment to undergo further training through operational requirements and personal staff development

What we offer

  • Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. (pro rata for part time colleagues)
  • Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further
  • Take your special day off! Enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work
  • Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme
  • Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum
  • Opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification

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