Cleaner

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

Bank holidays

Pension

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Manchester College is hiring a part-time Cleaner at their Harpurhey campus in North Manchester. The role involves carrying out general cleaning across classrooms, offices and communal areas, with full training provided.

Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential; reliability and punctuality are valued. This is a permanent, part-time position (15 hours per week) with salary around £13.45 per hour, plus benefits and pension.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience required or helpful.
• Hold or work towards British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICs) or similar.
• Manual Handling training.
• Risk assessment training.
• COSHH training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties across classrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Ensure high hygiene standards and work as part of a supportive team.
• Any additional cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities team.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Education

BICs or similar

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Cleaner Job reference REQ012684 Date posted 28/08/2026 Application closing date 26/09/2026 Location Manchester Salary £13.45 per hour Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual hours 15 Basis Part time Job category/type Facilities Attachments Cleaner.pdf Job description

Join our dedicated facilities team and help keep our college clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to carry out general cleaning duties across classrooms, offices, and communal areas. You'll take pride in maintaining high hygiene standards and working as part of a supportive team.Previouscleaningexperienceis helpful but not essential—full training will be provided. If you’re dependable, punctual, and take pride in a job well done, we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey campus to join our Facilities Department as a Cleaner on a permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands‑on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners’ lives.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE).
• 3 well‑being days per year (FTE).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Cleaning experience.
• Hold or work towards British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICs) or similar.
• Manual Handling training.
• Risk assessment training.
• COSHH training.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 26/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!