Nursery Cleaner

Nursery Cleaner / Housekeeper  

Buckden Day Nursery - 16 Mill Road, Buckden, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SS, UK
Permanent | 12 Hours Per Week  
Monday – Friday | 5:00pm – 8:00pm  
£14 per hour  

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?  

Buckden Day Nursery is looking for a reliable and hardworking 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