Cleaners (Seasonal)

Job description – Seasonal cleaner

Post title: Cleaner
Terms:
Seasonal
Salary: £9.50/hr
Reports to:
Manager
Location:
Paxton House, Paxton, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1SZ

*role works on variable hours allowing flexibility.

Role Summary

Seasonal cleaners at Paxton House will maximise the enjoyment of visitors to Paxton House through exceptional cleaning. This role is integral to Paxton. 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.

2020 and 2021 have been turbulent years for the UK, as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, and Paxton House have been affected by this. No part of the business has been untouched by these changes and new ways of working remain vital to our continued progress. We have set out an ambitious mission and vision; to be a place for everyone every day.

What you will be doing:

Reporting directly to the Caretaker, seasonal cleaners play an integral role at Paxton House. You’ll be responsible for delivering a 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 ambassadors for Paxton

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills (listening and communication)
  • Be polite
  • Have an enthusiasm for cleaning
  • 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 with your CV and a cover email.

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