Cleaner

Cornwall College Group; Camborne; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Camborne is seeking a part-time Cleaner to maintain a clean and safe environment across the campus. The role involves daily cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning catering areas. Applicants should have a reasonable standard of numeracy and literacy, reliability, and good timekeeping. Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable. This position offers generous benefits and flexible family-friendly practices.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme

Occupational pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Access to free tuition

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking and discounted services

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a reasonable standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Demonstrate good timekeeping and reliability.
• Previous experience working in a college or similar environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the campus.
• Carry out daily cleaning duties including vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning catering areas.
• Replenish consumables and remove waste to designated points.

Skills

Reliability

Good timekeeping

Adaptability

Teamwork

Numeracy and literacy

Job description

Cleaner

Location: Camborne

Salary: £23,492.04 FTA, (Pro rata amount for 15 hours £9,523.80, £12.21 per hour)

Terms & Conditions: Part Time (15 hours/52 weeks), Support Contract

Closing Date: 20 January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

Based at our Camborne campus you will work as part of the Site Services team, responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the College campus, which is used for both teaching and commercial activities. Under the direction of the Section Cleaning Supervisor and Campus Services Manager, you will carry out daily cleaning duties to a set programme using appropriate powered and manual equipment. This will include sweeping, damp mopping, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, cleaning catering areas (including deep cleans), replenishing consumables, and removing waste to designated collection points.

Skills & Experience

Applicants should have a reasonable standard of numeracy and literacy, be reliable, and demonstrate good timekeeping. You will be adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, and be willing to undertake a variety of duties as required. Previous experience working in a college or similar environment is desirable, as is experience of cleaning catering areas, though full training will be provided.

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday – 16:45 to 19:45 and Friday – 16:30 to 19:30.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes – 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family‑friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives for employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to Apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and selecting ‘Apply Now’.

Contact Us

For further information please contact our Recruitment Team – [e-mail]

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, we seek individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco‑friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No Agency Submissions Please

Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.