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