Join to apply for the Cleaning Operative role at ESSENTIAL CHAIR COVERS AND VENUE DECOR.
Alnwick Castle is a truly special historic place enjoyed by people all over the world, and making sure it stays clean is a vital part of our visitor experience. We are looking for a team member who can preferably work Monday and Friday 7am - 1pm, plus any other two days during the week from 8am - 5pm.
Our pathways, facilities and picnic areas are parts of the Castle all visitors interact with, and your work keeps them looking their best. It's not just cleaning; it's having great attention to detail, working quickly to solve problems when they arise, and most importantly, caring about and taking pride in what you do.
If you would like to be part of the small and active team that keeps every part of Alnwick Castle clean and sparkling, please apply now.
Role Summary
To maximise visitor enjoyment of Alnwick Castle by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the whole Castle site. This role also includes occasional cleaning of the Estates Offices and property off site as required. This is a seasonal position for the duration of Alnwick Castle's open season for 2025, with flexible working days over 7 days a week.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
1. Ensure the castle site is kept immaculate and litter-free at all times, undertaking light grounds duties where needed such as leaf blowing, sweeping and raking.
2. Ensure that all toilets on-site are kept to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
3. Regularly check waste bins across the site and empty them as necessary.
Additional Duties As Needed
Cleaning of Estates offices and property off site as and when required.
Teamwork and Personal Development
You must be able to demonstrate that you can work as part of a team and also work on your own. You are encouraged to have knowledge of the various guided tours and activities we have on offer, so you can assist visitors with general questions whilst on site.
General
A knowledge of, and compliance with, general procedures will be required, in relation to daily shift patterns, rostering, staffing levels, holiday patterns and similar procedures as outlined in the castle staff handbook. In addition, you will be prepared to undertake any other tasks and duties reasonably required by Northumberland Estates. You must be flexible, reliable and punctual.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Laundry and Drycleaning Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr