Cleaner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Salary: £31168
Closing date: 11/11/2026
CLEANER
- Rendall & Rittner • £31,168 • Royal Arsenal Waterfront - SE18 6FR • Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600
DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
Set within the historic Royal Arsenal on the Thames, this is one of South East London’s landmark riverside communities, with approximately 2,800 homes, landscaped courtyards and a vibrant mix of residents. You’ll work in an environment that blends heritage architecture with modern amenities, including a residents’ spa and gym, and benefit from excellent transport links with the Elizabeth line and National Rail a short walk away. It’s a lively, high-footfall setting where presentation standards and a welcoming atmosphere make a daily difference.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will deliver consistently high cleaning standards across internal and external communal areas, ensuring the development looks its best throughout the day. You’ll work closely with the on-site team, responding to resident requests, maintaining supplies, and following health and safety procedures to keep spaces safe, tidy and welcoming.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Communal areas are spotless, well-presented and ready for residents and visitors at all times.
- High-touch points and busy zones are cleaned regularly, with clear schedules and records maintained.
- You proactively spot issues, report maintenance needs and take ownership of swift follow-up.
- Health and safety procedures, including COSHH and safe use of equipment, are followed without exception.
- Residents and colleagues experience friendly, helpful service and clear, courteous communication.
- You manage time efficiently, prioritising tasks to meet daily and weekly cleaning plans.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
- Cleaning lobbies, corridors, lifts, stairwells and other communal interiors to agreed standards.
- Maintaining external areas such as bin stores, pathways and entranceways, including sweeping and litter collection.
- Sanitising high-touch surfaces and restocking consumables like soap, paper and sanitary supplies.
- Handling waste and recycling routines, including moving bins and coordinating collection days.
- Using and caring for cleaning machinery and materials safely, keeping storage areas organised.
- Completing checklists, logging tasks and reporting defects or hazards to the on-site management team.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
- You take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces and notice the details others might miss.
- You’re reliable, punctual and happy to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
- You communicate clearly and courteously with residents and colleagues.
- You are safety-conscious and comfortable following set procedures and schedules.
- You’re adaptable and calm when priorities change or urgent requests arise.
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- Experience cleaning in residential developments, hotels, offices or similar environments.
- Familiarity with using cleaning machinery and safe handling of chemicals.
- Knowledge of waste and recycling processes within large buildings.
- Experience working in a customer-facing setting where presentation is key.
- Comfort with basic record-keeping and following cleaning schedules.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme supporting family, health, money and work
- Employee referral scheme
- Team uniform* subject to development
- Fully funded training and development opportunities
- Access to discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on your cleaning standards, customer service approach, health and safety awareness and reliability
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check.