Location
Dorchester, Dorset, South West England
Industry sector
Hospitality, Catering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/05/2026
Closing date
14/06/2026
Cleaner / Housekeeper – Holiday Homes
A reliable Cleaner / Housekeeper is required to clean and present holiday homes to high standards, ensuring a hygienic, welcoming and guest-ready environment. Ideal for candidates with cleaning, housekeeping, accommodation cleaning or hospitality experience.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Domestic Cleaner, Holiday Home Cleaner, Hotel Housekeeper, Room Attendant, Holiday Let Cleaner, Cleaning Operative, Housekeeping Assistant, Accommodation Cleaner
SALARY: £12.71 per Hour + Benefits
LOCATION: Dorchester, Dorset, South West England (DT2)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time OR Part-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday
Morning Shifts: 07:00 – 09:00
OR
Day Shifts: 09:00 – 15:00 / 16:00
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cleaner / Housekeeper to join a friendly team supporting the smooth running of holiday accommodation.
As a Cleaner / Housekeeper you will carry out housekeeping, cleaning, sanitising and guest preparation duties across holiday homes, ensuring every property is clean, comfortable and presented to high standards before guest arrivals.
The Cleaner / Housekeeper will work independently and as part of a team, following cleaning schedules, health and safety procedures and COSHH guidance while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
This role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in housekeeping, accommodation cleaning, hospitality cleaning, domestic cleaning, hotel housekeeping or guest services, although this is not essential.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Cleaner / Housekeeper include:
• Property Cleaning: carry out full cleaning of holiday home properties including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living areas
• Linen Changes: change and replace bed linen and towels as required
• Hygiene Standards: clean and sanitise high-touch areas in line with hygiene standards
• Guest Preparation: ensure properties are guest ready within allocated timeframes
• Property Inspections: check cleanliness and presentation, reporting any maintenance issues or damage promptly
• Stock Replenishment: replenish toiletries, tea and coffee supplies and cleaning materials where required
• Safe Working Practices: use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly in line with COSHH guidelines
• Cleaning Procedures: follow cleaning specifications, checklists and health and safety procedures
• Waste Management: dispose of waste and recycling correctly
• Team Support: work independently or as part of a team to meet operational priorities
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Physically able to carry out cleaning duties
• Professional, trustworthy and discreet approach
• Customer focused mindset
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Respect for guest privacy and confidentiality
DESIRABLE
• Previous experience in housekeeping, accommodation cleaning, holiday homes, hotels or serviced apartments
• Knowledge of COSHH and cleaning chemicals
BENEFITS
• Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour
• Regular weekday work, Monday to Friday
• Consistent morning or daytime shifts
• Clear standards and supportive management
• Training and ongoing support
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14713
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