Nursery Cleaner / Housekeeper
Pelican Place Day Nursery, Witham, Essex.
Permanent -10 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 6pm – 8pm
£12.94 per hour (dependent on age and experience)
Pelican Place Nursery is situated in the centre of Witham on Collingham Road, neighbouring the Witham Public House, close to the main shopping area and a short 7-minute walk from the mainline railway station.
75% Childcare Discount | Birthday Off | Employee Wellbeing Programme
Are you looking for a part-time role that fits around your day while making a real difference to children's lives?
Pelican Place Day Nursery is looking for a reliable and hard-working Nursery Housekeeper to help keep our nursery clean, safe, and welcoming for children, families and staff.
You will play a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring our playrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas are maintained to the highest standards every day. Your work will help create an environment where children can learn, play, and thrive safely.
We can be flexible with working hours for the right candidate, making this role ideal for parents, school-hour workers, students, or anyone looking for a regular part-time position.
Whether you have previous cleaning experience or are simply reliable, organised, and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
75% childcare discount
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Supportive and welcoming team environment
Opportunities to grow within the Family First Group
The role:
As Nursery Housekeeper, you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery. Responsibilities include:
Cleaning and maintaining playrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas
Sweeping, mopping, dusting, sanitising surfaces, and emptying bins
Cleaning and disinfecting children's bathrooms, nappy changing areas, and high-touch surfaces
Supporting laundry duties, including washing, drying, folding, and organising nursery linen
Assisting with washing up and maintaining cleanliness within kitchen areas
Using cleaning products and equipment safely and appropriately
Monitoring cleaning stock levels and reporting replenishment requirements
Following Health & Safety, COSHH, infection control, and safeguarding procedures at all times
Supporting periodic deep cleaning tasks as required
Working closely with the nursery team to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all
What we're looking for:
Essential:
Reliable and punctual
Able to work independently
Good attention to detail
Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Positive and proactive approach to work
Desirable:
Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience
Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and COSHH procedures
Experience working in a nursery, school, healthcare, or similar environment
Apply today!
If you are looking for a rewarding part-time role where your work makes a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Pelican Place Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person