Cleaner

CO4023 UPP (Reading I) Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

UPP Rewards portal

Volunteer days

Job summary

CO4023 UPP (Reading I) Limited is hiring a part-time Cleaner for 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00. The role involves cleaning student accommodation areas, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and common spaces, with some summer duties such as folding and bagging laundry.

A good command of English and health & safety awareness are required. The position offers a competitive hourly rate (£12.98) and an engaging team environment focused on resident experience, with

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning in a similar environment.
• Good conversational English and ability to read/interpret health & safety guidance.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets
• Sweep and polish floors and clean stairs
• Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades
• Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats
• Summer duties: make beds and manage laundry collection
• Clean internal and external windows and glassware
• Daily liaison with residents and UPP staff
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join our team. This is a part- time position working 20 hours per week from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. The hourly rate is £12.98 per hour (£13,544.83 per annum). This role will be responsible for cleaning the designated areas for our student accommodation including bedrooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and all white goods contained in the kitchens.

This will include:

• Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets
• Sweep and polish floors and clean stairs
• Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades as appropriate
• Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin store areas
• During the summer season only: Make beds, including stripping and changing sheeting collection of laundered linen from store, bag and pack laundry for collection
• Clean internal and external windows, where applicable
• Clean and wash glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils, as appropriate
• Daily liaison with the residents, Residence Managers and associated UPP staff
• Act in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and practices at all times

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

We are looking for you to already have experience of cleaning in a similar environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with an attention to detail and the passion to do an excellent job. You will need to have a good conversational standard of the English language and an ability to read and interpret our Health & Safety guidance.

You will also be prepared to work (with notice) at other sites if required and additional hours when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, inclusive of employment referencing covering the past three years and you may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, which could include completing a basic DBS.

What we offer:

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more. We also give two paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of your choice.

Our people are at the heart of how we operate and we welcome everyone who shares our values, regardless of background or identity.

Valuing our differences is what makes UPP a growing success and allows everyone to come to work feeling valued and supported.

Investors in People is an accreditation that is granted to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to the people who make up an organisation. Only 17% of accredited organisations meet the gold standard, so as a company we are extremely proud and excited to hold this award.

We are a team of people with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you,

Who are UPP?

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term. However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

What’s in it for you?

At UPP, we believe your career should be as rewarding as the impact you make. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.