MGTS is an innovative and resourceful leader in providing workforce development solutions through education, training and assessment. We offer apprentice training as well as a full range of commercial courses. An exciting opportunity is available to join MGTS as a Housekeeper at our site in Gulson Road, Coventry. The role contains a diverse range of responsibilities supporting our customers, visitors and staff. The role requires a friendly and organised person to keep our training rooms, offices and facilities clean and stocked and to serve refreshments to our course delegates. Additionally to meet and greet any ad-hoc visitors.
This role is in person, 5 days per week at our Coventry site and is part-time (approx. 30 hours per week). An early start is required (7:30am).
Candidate requirements:
- The ability to have an organised approach to a varying workload and priorities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be friendly and welcoming and develop good working relationships
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to keep calm under pressure, prioritise and multi-task
- Strong attention to detail
- Previous experience in food handling, and office cleaning desirable but not essential
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean commercial training classrooms, corridors, and staff areas to a high standard
- Clean and sanitise toilets and washrooms, including replenishing supplies
- Replenish consumables (e.g., soap, paper towels) as required
- Ensure the coffee and water machines are clean, stocked and operating well
- Set out refreshments 3 times per day, depending on course bookings (biscuits, lunch etc.)
- Set out refreshments for ad-hoc meetings
- Clear up after refreshments and prepare break out areas for the following day
- Assist in welcoming visitors and delegates when required
- Monitor stock levels of catering and cleaning supplies and order when required
- Accept and manage deliveries in a professional manner
- Follow health and safety guidelines for cleaning products and equipment
- Follow guidelines for waste disposal
- Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly
- Support other reasonable tasks as directed by the site manager or supervisor
Salary and Benefits:
A salary of £12.21 per hour is offered to the successful candidate, together with 25 days annual holiday, plus 8 statutory days (pro–rata) and pension scheme. Private medical insurance is available following completion of a probationary period.
Working Hours:
Approximately 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Exact hours to be agreed with the successful candidate, but must be every weekday and include a 7.30am start.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position please email ruthsmith@mgts.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter.
Safeguarding
MGTS is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks including:
- Proof of Right to work in the UK
- Online Searches
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
- Section 128 check for all staff entering management roles
Please note – all successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past 5 years will be requested to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.
Equality & Diversity
MGTS is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. All candidates will be treated fairly, irrespective of race, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief or age.
We are only able to employ people who have the legal right to work in the UK.