Cambridge Facilities Cleaner – Clean, Safe, Team‑Oriented

UKRI International; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

British Antarctic Survey is seeking a Commercial Cleaner to support the Cambridge BAS Estates team. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment with relationships across staff and visitors, with a Monday–Friday pattern and no hybrid work. It is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

The post requires independence, accuracy, and COSHH/Health & Safety awareness. Applicants should be reliable, team-oriented, and able to follow supervisor instructions while delivering high cleaning

Qualifications

• General education level required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good listening and instruction-following skills.
• Motivated with a desire for self and team development.
• Able to take instructions from supervisor and discuss issues.
• Good time-keeping and reliability.
• Team player.
• Able to work within UKRI values and build relationships with staff and external partners.
• Understand COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Empty bins and replace liners.
• Vacuum and sweep floors.
• Damp mop floors.
• Polish surfaces.
• Clean sanitary areas and kitchenettes.
• Dusting and glass cleaning.
• Waste recycling.
• Topping up hand towel and soap dispensers.
• Provide cover for sickness/holiday.
• Work within Health and Safety Policy.
• Other duties as requested by the manager.

Skills

General education

Computer literate

Independent worker

Communication skills

Self and team development

Take instructions

Time keeping

Team player

UKRI values

Relationships with staff and partners

COSHH & Health & Safety

Education

General education

Job description

British Antarctic Survey is seeking a Commercial Cleaner to support the Cambridge BAS Estates team. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment with relationships across staff and visitors, with a Monday–Friday pattern and no hybrid work. It is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

The post requires independence, accuracy, and COSHH/Health & Safety awareness. Applicants should be reliable, team-oriented, and able to follow supervisor instructions while delivering high cleaning