Cleaner

University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly Cleaning Services team within Facilities Services. You will provide high standards of cleaning across the University estate, libraries and sports facilities, ensuring a clean, hygienic and safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

Post holders may be based at any premises we occupy. A flexible approach, excellent timekeeping, good communication, teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cleaning industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety procedures including COSHH and manual handling.
• Excellent timekeeping, communication, teamwork and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of cleaning across the University estate.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Support institutional events and on-campus activities when required.

Skills

Timekeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

COSHH knowledge

Manual handling

Job description

The University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and dependable Cleaner to join our friendly team of dedicated cleaning staff who take great pride in providing high standards of service across the University estate.

Consisting of approximately 86 staff, the Cleaning Services team works within the Facilities Services section of the Directorate of Estates and Commercial Services and provides a comprehensive cleaning service across the University campuses. The team ensure that a clean, hygienic and safe environment is maintained for students, staff and visitors to the institution. Activities extend right across the academic and administrative buildings on the Estate and also incorporate services to the University libraries and sports facilities and providing support for institutional events and other on campus activities.

Post holders may be based at any premises the University occupies and may be required to work at any University location, so a flexible approach is important.

Excellent timekeeping and communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and independently, and being reliable are all essential requirements.

The successful candidates will ideally have experience in the cleaning industry and be conversant with relevant Health and Safety procedures and protocols, including COSHH and manual handling.

Hours of work

• 30 hours per week, mainly based around Monday – Friday 0600 - 1130 hours but occasional weekend working may be required to support events and student activity.

Salary will be paid on the Grade 1 scale, £13,71 per hour.

Informal email enquiries can be sent to [e-mail]

This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Job Reference Number: EST440M

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4 November 2026

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