Seasonal Housekeeping Assistant

Housekeeper

Exeter

Hourly Rate: £13.45 (plus holiday pay, £15.07 per hour in total)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (FTC) until 2nd October 2026, 10 hours per week

Working Hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday - Friday

Vita Student’s next-level apartment design offers a variety of studios to suit our summer guests. We offer style, luxury & comfort to our residents, surrounded by premium amenities and a vibrant city life. We’re looking for a Seasonal Housekeeper to provide an exceptional end-of-tenancy deep clean to studio apartments and communal areas, delivering top-to-bottom cleaning of vacant accommodation to meet Vita Student’s premium standards and ensure studios are fully prepared for incoming residents.

• Degrease hobs, extractor fans, and splashbacks.
• Deep clean ovens, microwaves, and other kitchen appliances.
• Clean and sanitise the interior and exterior of cupboards, drawers, fridges, and freezers.
• Descale sinks, taps, and surrounding surfaces.

• Scrub, descale, and disinfect showers, toilets, sinks, tiles, screens, and fixtures.
• Remove limescale, soap scum, and water marks from all bathroom surfaces.
• Ensure all sanitary areas are cleaned to a high hygienic standard.

• Wipe down doors, handles, frames, skirting boards, light switches, sockets, and accessible surfaces.
• Clean internal windows, window ledges, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
• Remove dust, marks, and cobwebs from all accessible areas.

• Vacuum, steam clean, and mop carpeted and hard floor surfaces.
• Dust and polish wardrobes, shelving, countertops, desks, and other furniture.
• Ensure all surfaces are free from dust, stains, and debris.

• Clean and maintain reception areas, communal corridors, gym suites, cinema rooms, study hubs, games rooms, stairwells, lifts and other shared spaces.
• Vacuum, mop, dust, and sanitise communal touch points including handrails, door handles, intercom panels, and light switches.
• Clean internal communal glazing, mirrors, and accessible surfaces.
• Remove cobwebs and ensure communal areas are presented to the same high standard as resident accommodation.
• Empty communal bins where required and maintain the cleanliness of shared facilities.

• Conduct final quality checks to ensure cleaning standards are consistently achieved.
• Take before and after photographs as required.
• Identify and report any maintenance issues, damage, defects, or health and safety concerns to the relevant management team and Maintenance Operatives.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Vita Student's procedures, health and safety requirements, and client expectations.

• A well-versed housekeeping professional with experience in large, multi-room residence facilities such as accommodation buildings, hotels or hospitals.
• Previous experience in end-of-tenancy, residential, hotel, student accommodation, or commercial cleaning.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards. Be able to work independently and manage time effectively to meet cleaning schedules and deadlines.
• Be physically capable of carrying out deep-cleaning duties, including lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Housekeepers must be technologically astute.
• Good understanding of COSHH regulations and practices.

• Vita Student operates in a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.
• Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
• Have a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
• Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with…