Cleaner

UPP; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in student accommodation is seeking a Cleaner for a permanent position, working 20 hours per week. The role involves cleaning non-residential areas and supporting student accommodation, requiring attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

Access to UPP Rewards portal

Two paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in similar environments.
• Good conversational standard of English.
• Ability to read and interpret Health & Safety guidance.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming, spot cleaning, and shampooing carpets.
• Emptying waste bins and removing rubbish.
• Daily communication with residents and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join our team.

This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week from 5AM to 9AM Wednesday to Sunday. The salary is £13,148.54 per annum.

This role involves cleaning designated non-residential student areas, including offices, café, sports centre, venue, etc., and providing additional support in student accommodation such as bedrooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, and all white goods contained therein.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Vacuuming, spot cleaning, and shampooing carpets, sweeping and polishing floors, and cleaning stairs
• Washing walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades as appropriate
• Emptying waste bins and removing rubbish from flats to bin store areas
• During the summer season only: Making beds, including stripping and changing sheets, collecting laundered linen from store, and packing laundry for collection
• Cleaning internal and external windows, where applicable
• Cleaning and washing glasses, cutlery, and cooking utensils as appropriate
• Daily communication with residents, Residence Managers, and UPP staff
• Acting in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and practices at all times

We care about our residents' experience and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to make a positive difference for students living away from home in our accommodation.

We are looking for candidates with experience in cleaning in similar environments, possessing excellent communication and organization skills, attention to detail, and a passion for doing an excellent job.

You should have a good conversational standard of English and the ability to read and interpret our Health & Safety guidance. Flexibility to work at other sites with notice and additional hours during peak times, especially student arrival and departure weekends, is required. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, including employment references covering the past three years, and may include additional checks such as a basic DBS.

What we offer:

We provide a fun and engaging work environment, a competitive salary, and a benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, and access to our UPP Rewards portal offering discounts at various retailers, restaurants, gyms, and more. We also offer two paid volunteering days annually to support a charity of your choice.

Our people are central to our success, and we welcome everyone who shares our values, regardless of background or identity. Valuing diversity is key to our growth and ensuring everyone feels valued and supported at work.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People gold standard, demonstrating our commitment to our staff.

If you share our energy, pace, and passion, we encourage you to apply today.