Cleaner

Peterborough College; Stamford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

LGPS pension

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

HE sponsorship

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Peterborough College in Stamford is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join our facilities team. You will maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors, across classrooms, offices and communal areas.

The role requires experience in cleaning, awareness of health and safety, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. We offer generous leave, LGPS pension, on-site parking and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or a similar environment.
• Awareness of health and safety and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas to a high standard.
• Carry out toilet checks and respond to spillages.
• Undertake external cleaning, litter picking and bin emptying when required.
• Support deep cleaning and cover colleagues when needed.
• Use cleaning equipment and machinery safely.
• Follow health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Work flexibly and adapt to changing requirements.
• Provide a friendly and professional service to students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Health and safety awareness

Independent and team working

Good communication

Job description

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Job details

Salary £24,686 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Salary - £24,686 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract - Permanent

Location - Stamford

Closing Date – 18 November 2026

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our team in Peterborough.

You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors, working across classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal areas.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning designated areas to a high standard.
• Carrying out regular toilet checks and responding to spillages.
• Undertaking external cleaning, including litter picking and bin emptying when required.
• Supporting deep cleaning and covering for colleagues when needed.
• Using cleaning equipment and machinery safely.
• Following health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Working flexibly and responding positively to changing requirements.
• Providing a friendly and professional service to students, staff and visitors.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in cleaning or a relevant environment.
• Has an understanding of health and safety and safe working practices.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Is reliable, flexible and well organised.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.

You will also need to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe environment for students and staff.

If you are hardworking, reliable and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 43 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.