Job description – Cleaner
Post title: Cleaner
Terms: Variable hours dependant on needs
Salary: £11/hr
Reports to: CEO
Location: Paxton House, Paxton, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1SZ
*role works on variable hours allowing flexibility.
Role Summary
The cleaner at Paxton House will maximise the enjoyment of visitors to Paxton House through exceptional cleaning. This role is integral to Paxton’s success. With passion and enthusiasm for cleaning and an eye for detail. A keen awareness of health and safety are integral to this role.
The Organisation
Paxton House is an 18th century Palladian mansion designed by John and James Adam. The
House and 80 acres of designed landscape and gardens are located five miles from Berwick upon Tweed. The River Tweed that signifies the border between Scotland and England provides the southern boundary to the Estate. The collections at Paxton are exceptional, with one of the largest collections by Chippendale and Trotter furniture which is Recognised by Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) as nationally significant. In 1988, the House and
Estate was gifted by John Home Robertson to the nation for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone with a Charitable Trust established to manage and progress the next development of the House as a key heritage and cultural visitor attraction.
We have an ambitious mission and vision; to be a place for everyone every day.
What you will be doing:
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the cleaner plays an integral role at Paxton
House.
You'll be responsible for delivering fantastic, five star cleaning for all visitors to the house, exhibitions and self-catering accommodation.
You will:
Provide exceptional cleaning standards.
Be able to motivate yourself and use your own initiative.
Develop some knowledge about Paxton, its history, the collections and current operations.
Be an ambassador for the Paxton Trust
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess:
-Excellent interpersonal skills (listening and communication)
-Be polite
-Have an enthusiasm for cleaning
-Some experience of cleaning (although training can be given)
-Be able to work alone when necessary
-Weekend working
-An eye for detail
If you are interested in applying for this role please email: info@paxtonhouse.com
Please include relevant experience in your email.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 8 per week
Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ: 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
Reference ID: Cleaner Paxton House Berwick upon Tweed
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