Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title

: Housekeeper

Practice:

Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Hours:

Part-time, 15 hours - 3 hours x 5 shifts per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary:

12.33 per hour


Join our team as a Housekeeper and make a real difference every day by helping to maintain exceptionally clean and hygienic clinical areas at Northwest Veterinary Specialists, supporting the care and well-being of our patients.

Main Responsibilities/Duties include:

As housekeeper you will be required to clean clinical and non-clinical areas of Delamere and Weaver Houses in accordance with the daily and weekly cleaning schedules To complete general and deep cleaning and replenish stock for the Consulting Rooms along with the main reception and corridor areas on a daily basis Clean and disinfect all clinical areas, ensuring the cleaning of all hard surfaces, floors mopped, skirting, trolleys cleaned, etc. To conform with hospital uniform policy for the department To attend all relevant training sessions when required, with particular reference to mandatory fire training and manual handling annually Assist with the annual deep cleaning schedules To report any faulty equipment or accident to your line manager To assist with any other duties designed by your line manager. To conduct all work with full regard to recommended Health, Safety and Hygiene practices This role requires some light moving, lifting and handling

The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd January 2026.

What We Offer

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Wellness program including:

+ Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.


Northwest Veterinary Specialists is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.


At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.


We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.


All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Northwest Veterinary Specialists, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.


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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk