Cleaner

University of Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Job summary

The University of Plymouth is welcoming applications for cleaning vacancies. Under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, you will be part of a team delivering an efficient, customer-focused cleaning service across university facilities.

As a cleaner you will help contribute to the student experience by maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. You should have good customer service, strong communication, basic IT knowledge, and be able to lift and move cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer literacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment across university facilities.
• Deliver efficient, customer-focused cleaning services.
• Follow safety and manual handling procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Manual handling

Physical fitness

Job description

We are currently welcoming applications for cleaning vacancies available at the University of Plymouth. Under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, you will be part of the team that is responsible for the provision of an efficient and customer focused cleaning service across a diverse range of university facilities.

About the role

As a cleaner, you will be helping contribute to the overall student experience, by creating a clean and welcoming environment throughout the university.

You will be expected to have good customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, a basic level of computer knowledge would be advantageous.

You will have an awareness of manual handling skills and a reasonable degree of physical fitness, as you will be required to move, lift, use and carry cleaning equipment, supplies and waste bags.

We have various shift patterns which vary depending on the position you are appointed and are subject to the business need, however you are welcome to indicate a preference to a particular shift pattern (outlined below).

• Monday to Friday, 06.00-09.00am or 06:30 – 09:30am, 15 hrs per week

As part of your contract, you will be required to work a maximum of 8 Saturdays early morning shifts per year, to support university and will receive additional payment for this, in line with the university overtime rates of pay.

We are also contactable via telephone [phone]) between 08:30 and 15:00, Mon – Fri.

Previous applicants need not apply. If you are invited to interview, you will need to bring either your passport or your birth certificate together with proof of your national insurance number with you on the day of the interview. If you have EU Settled or Pre-Settled status, you will be asked to provide your right to work share code to the recruiting panel prior to interview. If you are successful at interview, then copies of documentation will be retained on file, otherwise they will be securely destroyed. Please note, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, once this vacancy has been appointed to the advert will be closed. Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home. We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas). For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution.