Posted 13 days ago

Housekeeper

Sofology
Pay No pay info

Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8JL
Contract time Full time, permanent

The Breakroom Take

6.2

Rated 6.2 out of 10, based on 25 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Sofology

Sofology manufacture and sell sofas.

Job description from Sofology

As a Housekeeper with DFS, you will be at the heart of the business, taking pride in all that you do. You will have a keen eye for detail and take on a fun and enthusiastic approach to maintaining our beautiful showroom.

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.

DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.

(All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check)

What you'll be doing
  • Ensuring the showroom is presentable to the highest standards by cleaning, dusting and vacuuming
  • Mopping and displaying floor signs where appropriate
  • Clean toilet areas
  • Maintaining the coffee machine
  • Ensure cleaning supply inventory is up to date
  • Follow a work rota and complete duties in order
  • Represent DFS values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do
The role is for you if...
  • You have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your work
  • You have lots of enthusiasm and character to make a difference
  • Enjoy interacting and are confident to engage with colleagues and potential customers
  • You want to join a fun and friendly team
DFS Benefits
  • Excellent Salary
  • A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
  • Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get! Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year!
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
  • Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
  • Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
  • Group Pension Scheme
  • Group Sharesave Scheme
  • Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay

Job insights from Breakroom

Housekeepers

Housekeepers carry out general cleaning of hotels and homes

What you’ll do as a housekeeper:

  • Do general cleaning in hotels and properties
  • Make beds and replace linen and towels
  • Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms
  • Follow Health and Safety guidelines

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Physical activity
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone

Map

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8JL

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Sofology pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Sofology get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Sofology pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Sofology?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Sofology?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Sofology feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Sofology get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Sofology?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Sofology recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Sofology?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Sofology head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Sofology is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Sofology

What Sofology employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Customers
    Team

    Worst thing

    High kpi's
    Late nights monday - friday

    8.2

    Sofology Employee, March 2023

  • Best thing

    Company really looks after everyone

    Worst thing

    Nothing

    10

    Sofology Sales consultant, February 2021

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  • Best thing

    Boring with a decent wage

    Worst thing

    Boring and unsociable hours

    7.1

    Sofology Sales advisor, December 2020

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