Cleaner

University of St Mark and St John, Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

University of St Mark and St John, Plymouth is recruiting a part-time Cleaner. You will perform daily cleaning across university buildings to maintain a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The role is 12 hours per week, with shifts 06:00–10:00, three days weekly.

Experience is essential, and a cleaning qualification would be an advantage. Training will be provided through an induction programme to help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• Training and induction will be provided to help you succeed.
• A cleaning qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of offices, classrooms, labs, toilets, showers and event spaces.
• Carry out initial checks of cleaning equipment for readiness and safety.
• Report maintenance issues, faults or hazards to supervisors.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment in line with COSHH and Health & Safety rules.
• Clean and prepare student accommodation as needed, including multi-level areas without lifts.

Skills

Self-motivated

Task ownership

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Cleaning qualification (advantage)

Job description

Cleaner

12 Hours per week

Grade 2, £7886 (pro rata of £23,196)

Working Hours: 06:00 - 10:00, 3 Days Per Week.

As a member of the University's Cleaning Team you will be responsible for providing a high-quality cleaning service across all university buildings to maintain a safe, hygienic, welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Previous cleaning experience is essential, and a cleaning qualification would be an advantage. Training and an induction programme will be provided to enable you to succeed in this role.

Who we're looking for:

• You should be self-motivated
• Ability to identify and complete required tasks without direct supervision.
• Customer-focused approach, supporting students and staff
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards.
• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility, supporting colleagues and covering other areas when needed.

What you'd be doing:

• Daily cleaning of designated areas (offices, classrooms, labs, toilets, showers, event spaces). Includes vacuuming, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, polishing, and buffing floors.
• Initial daily checks of cleaning equipment to ensure readiness and safe operation.
• Reporting maintenance issues, faults, hazards, or incidents to supervisors.
• Use of chemicals and equipment safely following COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.
• Cleaning and preparation of student accommodation when required. A number of areas of student accommodation are on multiple levels with no lift access.

Where you'll work:

You will be based in the Campus & Commercial Team, on our green campus in the north of Plymouth.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 04 October 2026 (at 11:59pm)

Interview date: 16 October 2026

Supporting our people:

At Marjon, we are deeply committed to supporting every member of our staff. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and we hope you will take pride in becoming part of our community. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, depending on eligibility, which you can explore, here .

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, reflecting our strong commitment to inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Daniel Lewis, Premises & Campus Improvement Manager at [e-mail]

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route for this position. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. This includes individuals on alternative visa routes that permit employment, such as the Graduate visa.