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Housekeeper, Guildford, £27,664.00
Employment Type
Full Time, Permanent
Application Start Date
24-06-2025
Application End Date
07-07-2025
Start Date
14th July 2025
Reports Into
General Manager
Location
Guildford
State/County
Surrey
Zip Code
GU2 4AG
Country
England
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Real estate/property management
Experience
Housekeeping 1 year required
Education
GCSE standard or equivalent
Description
At Habito, we’re redefining city living by creating vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities where residents feel at home. Our spaces are more than just places to live -they are designed to bring people together and provide a seamless, modern rental experience.
We’re looking for a Housekeeper to maintain the cleanliness, presentation and comfort of our Guildford Plaza development in Guildford. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in creating a welcoming and hygienic environment, ensuring that communal spaces and private rooms are kept to the highest standards so residents feel at home.
This is a full-time, on-site position, working 40 per week on a fixed shift pattern basis. Shifts are typically scheduled from Monday to Friday between 9am-5.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break included for shifts over six hours. The role offers a salary of £27,664.00, reflective of experience and responsibilities.
Why Join Us?
Habito is a new-to-the-market co-living brand with a wealth of experience in the rental sector and a bold vision for the future. Backed by a team of industry experts, we are growing fast and redefining urban living by creating vibrant, inclusive and community-driven spaces where people feel truly at home.
Our team is passionate, open and driven by our values: Happy, Accountable, Bold, Inclusive, Trusted and Open. We genuinely care about our people and our residents and we want a Housekeeper who shares our enthusiasm for building lasting relationships and exceptional resident experiences.
What You’ll Be Doing.
As a Housekeeper, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring students have a clean, safe, and welcoming place to call home. Your role will include:
- Creating an exceptional resident experience – keeping communal areas, offices and (when required) resident rooms spotless, making sure residents feel comfortable and supported.
- Delivering high cleaning standards – carrying out regular and deep cleaning, ensuring hygiene is always a priority.
- Helping prepare rooms for new residents – ensuring a smooth check-in process by making resident spaces fresh and welcoming.
- Providing a friendly and approachable presence – interacting with residents, responding to their requests and ensuring their needs are met.
- Supporting site operations – maintaining stock levels, reporting maintenance issues and assisting the wider team.
Who We’re Looking For.
We’re after a hardworking, detail-focused team player who is passionate about providing a clean and welcoming environment. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Experience in housekeeping, cleaning or facilities roles.
- A customer-first attitude with a warm, approachable manner.
- Strong attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
- A proactive approach to maintaining hygiene and presentation.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What’s in It for You?
At Habito, we know that happy teams create the best resident experiences. Here’s what you’ll get in return:
- Career growth – we invest in training and development to help you reach your potential.
- A great work culture – friendly, supportive and built on trust.
- A role with purpose – making a real difference in residents’ lives.
- Competitive salary & benefits – because great work deserves great rewards.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Extra day off on your Birthday
- Extra day off annually for volunteering
- Life insurance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Plus, all the standard stuff like a pension & cycle to work scheme
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for a job where no two days are the same, where you can lead, grow and create amazing student experiences, then we’d love to hear from you.
At Habito, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you.
If you’re ready to take ownership, drive results and create exceptional living experiences whilst putting the resident first and creating places they can call home - apply today and help shape the future of co-living at Habito!