Campus Cleaning Specialist – Student Accommodation

Places for People; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 7% matched

Bonus scheme up to 2%

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Wellbeing support

Place Rewards

Training & development

Recognition programs

Inclusion & wellbeing

Free gym membership

Life Assurance

Job summary

Places for People, the UK's leading social enterprise, is hiring a Cleaner for our University of York accommodation sites. You'll join a supportive team, perform cleaning across kitchens, bathrooms, corridors and stairs, and help maintain a welcoming environment for students and staff during term time. Hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am–4.00pm with a 30-minute break.

A basic DBS check is required. The role offers benefits including pension, bonus, extended holiday, and wellbeing support as part

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a housekeeping or facilities management environment.
• Basic IT skills, including online training and use of workplace systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads, and also as part of a team during deep clean periods.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean shared kitchens, bathrooms, and communal areas to high standards across student accommodation.
• Deliver planned and reactive cleaning services; report health and safety concerns.
• Support summer deep-clean programmes and interact professionally with students and staff.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Basic IT skills

Independent work

Teamwork during deep cleans

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Places for People, the UK's leading social enterprise, is hiring a Cleaner for our University of York accommodation sites. You'll join a supportive team, perform cleaning across kitchens, bathrooms, corridors and stairs, and help maintain a welcoming environment for students and staff during term time. Hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am–4.00pm with a 30-minute break.

A basic DBS check is required. The role offers benefits including pension, bonus, extended holiday, and wellbeing support as part