Job Summary
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and experienced cleaner to carry out high-quality end-of-tenancy and communal-area cleaning across London.
The successful candidate will work at a variety of residential properties, including houses, flats, apartment blocks, and shared communal spaces. You will be responsible for ensuring each property is cleaned thoroughly, professionally, and to a consistently high standard.
This role is well suited to someone who takes pride in their work, pays close attention to detail, can work independently, and is comfortable travelling to different locations across London.
Key Responsibilities End-of-Tenancy Cleaning
- Carry out thorough deep cleaning of houses, flats, and other residential properties.
- Clean kitchens, including ovens, hobs, extractor fans, cupboards, sinks, worktops, appliances, and floors.
- Deep-clean bathrooms, including toilets, baths, showers, sinks, tiles, mirrors, and fittings.
- Clean bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, and other internal areas.
- Vacuum and mop floors, clean skirting boards, and remove dust from surfaces.
- Clean internal windows, frames, ledges, doors, handles, switches, and sockets.
- Remove limescale, grease, dirt, stains, and other visible marks where possible.
- Ensure properties are left clean, fresh, hygienic, and ready for inspection by landlords, tenants, or managing agents.
- Report any damage, maintenance issues, or items requiring specialist attention.
Communal-Area Cleaning
- Clean communal hallways, staircases, landings, entrances, and reception areas.
- Vacuum carpets and sweep or mop hard flooring.
- Clean lifts, handrails, bannisters, doors, glass panels, and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Clean shared kitchens, toilets, bin areas, and other communal facilities where required.
- Remove cobwebs, dust, litter, and general debris.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
- Follow site-specific cleaning schedules and complete all assigned duties within the agreed time.
Essential Requirements
- Previous professional cleaning experience, preferably in end-of-tenancy, deep cleaning, or communal cleaning.
- An up-to-date Basic DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one before starting.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent results.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and professional.
- Physically able to carry out cleaning duties, including bending, lifting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to follow instructions, cleaning checklists, and health and safety procedures.
- Flexibility to travel to different properties across London.
- Good communication skills and a professional manner when dealing with clients, tenants, residents, landlords, and property managers.
- The legal right to work in the UK.
Preferred Requirements
- Access to a personal vehicle and a valid UK driving licence.
- Your own professional cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Experience using specialist equipment and cleaning products.
- Knowledge of COSHH, safe chemical handling, and general workplace health and safety.
- Availability for flexible hours, including some early mornings, evenings, or weekends where required.
Applicants without their own vehicle or equipment may still be considered, depending on experience, availability, and ability to travel reliably between locations.
Skills and Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate will be:
- Hard-working: Willing to complete detailed and physically demanding cleaning tasks.
- Dependable: Consistently punctual and committed to attending agreed bookings.
- Detail-oriented: Able to identify areas that require extra attention.
- Efficient: Capable of completing work within agreed timeframes without compromising quality.
- Self-motivated: Comfortable working alone with minimal supervision.
- Professional: Respectful of clients, residents, properties, keys, access codes, and confidential information.
- Flexible: Able to adapt to different property types, locations, and cleaning requirements.
- Honest and trustworthy: Responsible when working in occupied or vacant residential properties.
What We Offer
- Regular cleaning assignments across London.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Competitive rates of pay based on experience and assignment requirements.
- A varied working environment across different residential properties.
- The opportunity for ongoing work for reliable cleaners who consistently deliver a high standard.
- Clear job instructions and cleaning checklists where applicable.
- Support from the management and scheduling team.
How to Apply
Please apply with the following information:
- Your full name and contact details.
- A brief summary of your professional cleaning experience.
- Your current availability and preferred working hours.
- Confirmation that you hold an up-to-date Basic DBS certificate, or are willing to obtain one.
- Whether you have a valid driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
- Whether you have your own cleaning equipment and supplies.
- The areas of London you can cover.
- Details of any relevant references or previous cleaning roles.
Pay: £13.50-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
