Cleaner

UK Management College Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

UK Management College Derby is recruiting a reliable Cleaner to join our Facilities team. The role covers daily campus cleaning, reception cover, and light admin tasks, supporting a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

You will maintain offices, meeting rooms, kitchens, and washrooms; ensure stock levels, liaise with contractors, and assist with room setups and events. Flexible to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends, with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or facilities.
• Attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and safe practices.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and punctual.
• Physically able to meet the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across offices, meeting rooms, kitchens, washrooms, reception areas, and communal spaces.
• Carry out routine cleaning, sanitising, and waste disposal in line with health and safety standards.
• Replenish cleaning materials, consumables, kitchen supplies, and washroom stock.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and report maintenance issues or health and safety concerns.
• Support the setup and clearing of meeting rooms, training rooms, and events.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning equipment and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Liaise with contractors and service providers regarding facilities-related matters.
• Assist with office moves, workplace improvements, and facilities projects as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Flexible

Communication

Job description

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Department: Facilities & Operations
Location: Derby
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Candidates must be flexible to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends
Reports To: Campus Manager

About UK Management College

UK Management College is committed to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors, and stakeholders. Our Facilities team plays a vital role in ensuring that all campus and office environments are maintained to the highest standards, supporting a positive experience for everyone who visits or works within our buildings.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and proactive Cleaner to join our Facilities team at UKMC Derby. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across the campus, supporting facilities operations, providing occasional reception cover, and assisting with general administrative duties.

This is a varied role that requires excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning and Facilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout offices, meeting rooms, kitchens, washrooms, reception areas, and communal spaces.
• Carry out routine cleaning, sanitising, and waste disposal in line with health and safety standards.
• Replenish cleaning materials, consumables, kitchen supplies, and washroom stock.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and report maintenance issues or health and safety concerns.
• Support the setup and clearing of meeting rooms, training rooms, and events.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning equipment and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Liaise with contractors and service providers regarding facilities-related matters.
• Assist with office moves, workplace improvements, and facilities projects as required.

Reception and Administrative Support

• Provide reception cover during breaks, annual leave, and periods of absence.
• Welcome visitors, contractors, and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and respond to general enquiries.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, deliveries, and courier items.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, photocopying, data entry, and document preparation.
• Maintain office records and assist with updating administrative systems.
• Order and monitor office stationery, cleaning supplies, and other workplace consumables.
• Support the day-to-day operational activities of the organisation.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Support compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and maintenance defects promptly.
• Ensure the safe use, handling, and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to ensure the smooth operation of the workplace.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.

About You

• Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping, janitorial, facilities, or workplace support role.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Good understanding of cleaning products, equipment, and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of the role.

Desirable

• Experience working within an educational, office, or commercial environment.
• Previous reception or customer service experience.
• COSHH or Health & Safety training.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience supporting facilities management activities.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Free onsite parking