Housekeeping and Cleaning Assistant
Location: Maidstone, Swanley, Ashford, and surrounding towns in Kent & South East London
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible)
Pay Rate: £11.50 – £12.50 per hour (with review after 6 months)
Driving Requirement: Must have your own vehicle and a valid UK driving licence. Mileage allowance at 30p per mile.
About the Role:
Rent In Kent is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeping and Cleaning Assistant to help maintain and service our residential and short-let properties across Kent and South East London. Your role will be key in ensuring our properties remain clean, welcoming, and ready for tenants and guests at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties to keep properties spotless and well-organised.
* Dust, polish, and clean surfaces, furniture, and lighting fixtures.
* Sweep, vacuum, mop, and polish floors to maintain hygiene and shine.
* Vacuum and clean carpets to keep them in top condition.
* Make beds neatly and present rooms attractively for guests and tenants.
* Clean and disinfect bathrooms (toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and floors).
* Replenish amenities such as soaps, shampoos, and other essentials.
* Dispose of rubbish and recyclables responsibly, promoting eco-friendly practices.
* Maintain and restock coffee bars, wet bars, and kitchen areas.
* Wash, dry, and iron linens, towels, and bedding.
* Support with garden tidying, weed clearance, and outdoor cleaning as needed.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or maintenance.
* A keen eye for detail and pride in keeping spaces immaculate.
* Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
* Friendly, professional attitude towards tenants and guests.
* Ability to work under time constraints (especially around check-ins/check-outs).
* Own vehicle and valid UK driving licence (essential).
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours – both full-time and part-time roles available.
* Competitive hourly pay with 6-month performance review.
* Mileage reimbursement (30p per mile).
* Work across varied property types – HMOs, serviced apartments and residential homes.
* Be part of a growing company committed to quality and tenant satisfaction.
* Opportunities for advancement within Rent In Kent as we expand across the South East of England.
About The Kushman Group:
The Kushman Group is a fast growing, family owned proeprty business. We are not just another property management company or an agency. We own, manage and run our own properties. As a portfolio landlord, we manage a diverse array of properties, from HMOs and residential spaces to holiday rentals and charming B&Bs, across Kent and SE London with aspirations of expanding nationally. Our mission is to redefine the art of property management, and we do so with a customer-centric ethos that places our tenants and guests at the heart of everything we do.