Cleaning jobs in Fulwood

Private Household Housekeeper

Location: LancashireJob Type: Full-time (Part-time considered for the right candidate)Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, trustworthy and highly organised Housekeeper to join a busy private household in Lancashire. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining a high standard throughout the home.

The successful candidate will take pride in creating a clean, organised and welcoming environment while supporting the day-to-day running of a busy family home. This position requires discretion, professionalism and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and upkeep of all areas of the home to an exceptional standard.
• Deep cleaning of the property on a scheduled basis.
• Laundry care, including washing, drying, folding and organising.
• Ironing and care of delicate and luxury garments.
• Wardrobe management, including organising clothing, seasonal wardrobe changes and garment storage.
• Bed making and changing bed linen.
• Household organisation, ensuring cupboards, storage areas and household supplies remain well maintained.
• Monitoring and replenishing cleaning products and household essentials.
• Cleaning and maintaining outdoor living areas, patios and garden furniture as required.
• Light gardening duties, including keeping external areas tidy and presentable.
• Occasional grocery shopping and collection of household items.
• Receiving deliveries and assisting with household logistics.
• Reporting maintenance issues and liaising with contractors where required.
• Assisting with occasional household errands as requested.
• Maintaining complete confidentiality and respecting the family’s privacy at all times.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a private household or high-end hospitality environment.
• Excellent cleaning and housekeeping skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong laundry and garment care knowledge, including handling delicate fabrics.
• Experience managing wardrobes and household organisation.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, flexible and positive attitude.
• High levels of honesty, integrity and discretion.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Long-term, stable employment within a respectful family environment.
• Supportive and friendly working atmosphere.
• Opportunities to take ownership of the household and work independently.
• Paid holiday entitlement and pension contributions in line with UK legislation.

If you are an experienced Housekeeper who enjoys maintaining exceptionally high standards and takes pride in creating an organised and well-managed home, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.21-£17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackburn BB2 7BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Private household cleaning : 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• DBS (required)

Work Location: In person