Cleaner

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; City of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in London seeks a Cleaner to ensure cleanliness and comfort in communal areas across its estates. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications or practical experience, and a commitment to high cleaning standards. Duties include maintaining a hygienic environment and collaborating with colleagues. This role offers a chance to contribute positively to the local community.

Qualifications

• Relevant cleaning qualifications or practical experience required.
• Must understand professional cleaning standards.
• Experience in tasks like mopping, sweeping, dusting, and polishing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of communal areas.
• Support a welcoming environment for residents.
• Work closely with colleagues and estate staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Cleaning

Education

Relevant cleaning qualifications or practical experience

Job description

Job Description

Help Keep Our Communities Clean, Safe and Welcoming

As a Cleaner at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of our estates. Your work helps ensure that every resident feels proud of their surroundings and safe in their community. From keeping shared spaces spotless to supporting a welcoming environment, you’ll be at the heart of what makes our borough a great place to live.

Working Style

As a Cleaner of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, you’ll be based in the Borough, three days a week for 12 hours, working Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You’ll play a key role in supporting the local community by helping to maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments across our estates. Whether you're working in shared spaces or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a committed team making a visible impact on residents’ daily lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be joining a dedicated team who take pride in delivering a consistently high standard of service across the Borough. Your site is a prestigious, high‑end housing estate, where attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are essential. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of communal areas, ensuring that residents experience a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment every day. Working closely with colleagues and estate staff, you’ll help uphold the reputation of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as a place where quality and care are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll either hold relevant cleaning qualifications or have practical experience and knowledge of professional cleaning standards. We’re looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and understands the importance of maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming communal areas. A keen eye for detail is essential, along with hands‑on experience in tasks such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and polishing brass fixtures. If you’re someone who is approachable, helpful, and committed to delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you. Your contribution will help ensure that residents enjoy a well‑maintained environment that reflects the high standards of the estate and the Borough.

About Us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to vibrant communities, thriving local businesses, and some of London’s most distinctive neighbourhoods. Everything we do is driven by a commitment to support our residents and build a fairer, more inclusive borough. We take pride in delivering services with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail. By listening to our residents and working collaboratively, we aim to create a borough that is cleaner, greener, and safer for everyone. Integrity, respect and a shared sense of purpose guide our work every day.

Interview Details

Interviews are scheduled for W/C 08/12/2025.

Standard DBS will be required for this role.

Ready to Join Us?

We’re all in – are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

Equality, Diversity & Pay

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.