Housekeeper

Role Overview

Busy Bees is looking for a Housekeeper to help keep its nursery environment clean, safe, and pleasant for children, families, and staff. This role supports a high standard of hygiene across the nursery so that the learning space remains welcoming and well maintained.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is one of the UK’s largest nursery groups, with close to 400 nurseries in the UK and additional sites overseas. The organisation is focused on giving every child the strongest possible start in life and has been recognised for its workplace culture. Team members are encouraged to feel supported, listened to, and appreciated.

Why Join the Team

You will be part of a supportive workplace that helps you contribute to engaging and educational environments for young children. The nursery also introduces staff to the Bee Curious curriculum, which is designed to build curiosity and confidence in early learners.

Community Commitment

Busy Bees works with BBC Children in Need, creating opportunities for staff to get involved in community fundraising and initiatives that support children’s wellbeing.

About the Nursery

The Cardiff Gate nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and accommodates up to 100 children. It has a long-serving team, strong links with local schools, and is based on a busy business park. The location is served by a regular bus route, is around a 15-minute walk from the nursery, and includes free parking. A four-day working week option is also available.

What the Role Involves

• Partner with the nursery team to maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards throughout the building.
• Follow all health and safety procedures while carrying out cleaning duties.

Candidate Profile

• No official qualification is needed for this position.
• Previous experience in cleaning or housekeeping is preferred.
• You should have a strong eye for detail and be able to keep standards consistently high.
• A friendly, dependable, and adaptable approach is important.

Benefits

Busy Bees offers a competitive salary, ongoing learning and career growth, access to the Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with retail discounts, and up to 28 days of holiday per year including bank holidays. You will also receive your birthday off, a 25% childcare discount, enhanced family leave, and a return-to-work bonus. Additional support includes menopause support through Peppy, financial support through Salary Finance, an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, a Cycle to Work scheme, pension access through Cushon, and discounted private medical insurance. Staff can also use the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, the Wellbeing Hub, the Celebrating You recognition area, and the Grow with Us development section.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, onsite position in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. A four-day working week option is available.