Palace Cleaner

We have an opportunity for a cleaner to join the Blenheim Palace Operations Team. This is a full-time, permanent position working 5 days out of 7.

The cleaning team play a vital role at Blenheim and are responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness within the Palace buildings and grounds. You will be part of the dedicated team who clean and maintain the areas within Palace complex and visitor areas, including function rooms and areas which include collections of art and artefacts.

Responsibilities:

Maintaining the highest standards of customer service and care.
Following safety policies and procedures at all times, especially when using cleaning chemicals, reporting incidents, COSHH.
Maintaining clear communication via radio.
To follow customer and client confidentiality policy.
Maintaining consistently high standards of neatness, accuracy and thoroughness of all work assigned.
Reporting any incidences, items that may have been moved or concerns.
Additional jobs might be required by the Deputy Collections Manager and Keeper of Palace and Collections such as room turn around, moving furniture or object handling.

About you:

Our ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a strong work ethic. Experience of working within a heritage and conservation environment is not essential as training will be provided.

Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
Ability to prioritise work.
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Flexible, able to support the team at short notice.
Ability to work within a team.
Ability to read and follow instructions on cleaning materials and H&S.
Able to keep simple records.
Reliable with excellent time keeping.

Our Culture:

At Blenheim, we are passionate about providing an environment for our employees to develop their skills, try new ways of learning and encouraging their talents to flourish. Our Blenheim Behaviours are shared by all and are an important aspect of joining the Blenheim Team.