Cleaner / Porter (PM Shift)

International Students House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A student support organization in London is seeking a reliable Cleaner / Porter to join their Housekeeping team. This role involves maintaining cleanliness across residential, public, and event spaces, requiring physical capability to move furniture and operate cleaning equipment. The position offers an hourly pay of £14.12, 28 days of holiday, and various benefits, including a daily meal allowance and a contributory pension scheme. Ideal candidates should take pride in their work and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Benefits

£3 daily meal allowance

28 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Contributory pension scheme

Company-sponsored healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Must be able to move furniture and operate floor-cleaning machinery.
• Reliable and hardworking individual.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and ad-hoc cleaning duties.
• Support the Operations team with health & safety needs.
• Ensure cleanliness across residential, public, and event spaces.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Physical ability to move furniture

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

About Us

International Students House (ISH) is a vibrant student centre in the heart of London, supporting British and international students through accommodation, social activities, and wellbeing services. Our facilities also include conference and hospitality spaces, the V1 Theatre, the iconic 229 music venue, and The Thirsty Scholar Bar.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner / Porter to join our Housekeeping team. The role involves completing scheduled and ad-hoc cleaning duties across our buildings to ensure all residential, public, and event spaces are clean, safe, and fit for use. You’ll also support the Operations team with health & safety and resident-related cleaning and portering needs as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas in residential and public spaces

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors across residential, event, and public areas

• Cleaning toilets, sinks, urinals, and showers in conference and event facilities

• Emptying refuse and ensuring correct waste disposal

• Replenishing consumables such as soap and toilet rolls

• Responding to spillages and other cleaning-related issues

• Assisting with moving bedding and furniture and setting up beds when required

• Safely operating cleaning equipment and machinery

• Using approved cleaning materials in line with COSHH regulations

• Reporting maintenance issues in line with procedures

• Ensuring the security of cleaning areas and handling keys responsibly

• Reporting lost property as required

• Supporting the Operations team with health & safety cover and emergency evacuation procedures

• Carrying out any other duties to support the housekeeping and cleaning teams

Physical Requirements

This role can be physically demanding. Candidates must be able to move furniture, cleaning materials, and operate floor‑cleaning and other machinery.

Hours of Work

• PM shift available (exact hours to be confirmed at interview)

• Hours may vary to meet operational needs

• Overtime opportunities may be available

Pay & Benefits

• £14.12 per hour (annual salary dependent on contracted weekly hours)

• 28 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) including bank holidays

  • Increases by one additional day per year of service, up to a maximum of five extra days (pro rata)

• £3 daily meal allowance to use in ISH catering facilities

• Contributory pension scheme

• Company-sponsored healthcare cash plan, with options to increase cover or add family members

If you’re dependable, take pride in maintaining high standards, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.