Cleaning & Laundry Assistant

Salary: Competitive
Location: Malvern
Hours: Part time
Contract: Permanent
 
Job reference: RQ(phone number removed)
 
We are looking to appoint a Cleaning and Laundry Assistant as part of the Domestic Operations team.
 
You will support the delivery of high standards of service across The Downs by providing a high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout as part of a team. This will include but not limited to, classrooms, offices, boarding houses and bedrooms and our Sports Complex. This will include end of term cleans, summer lets, pre-season and re-setting of houses for the start of the academic year.
 
This is a multi-site role, primarily working at The Downs. You may be required to work at Malvern College, on occasions.
 
The hours of work will be:
 
• 20 hours, 52 weeks a year
• 06.00 am start time
• As this is 5 days over 7, flexibility is required and will include occasional weekend working.
 
You’ll have:
 
• A can do attitude, and ability to understand instructions to complete work within the required timeframe either within the team or alone.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Be polite, friendly and professional.
• Punctual with good time management skills and a flexible approach to working hours.
 
You'll get:
 
We offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Malvern College and The Downs is regarded as two of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.
 
Our Operational colleagues work alongside our Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience we can for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model our Malvern Qualities.
 
To apply:
 
Applications should be submitted no later than 10 July 2026. Malvern College reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.
 
This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
 
The Downs Malvern and Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 3 – 13 and 13 - 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
 
You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates
 
You may have experience of the following: Cleaning Assistant, Domestic Assistant, Housekeeping Assistant, Laundry Technician, Support Worker Facilities, School Support Assistant, General Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Environmental Services Assistant, Cleaner
 
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