Cleaner

Tees Valley; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement and leave

Bank holidays included

Employee development programs

Discounts and wellbeing resources

Family-friendly benefits

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Tees Valley University is seeking a part-time cleaner working 12.5 hours, Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 9.00am, to maintain campus facilities. You will complete cleaning tasks as directed by Cleaning Team Leaders and Supervisors, follow schedules, and operate vacuums and scrubbing machines.

During holidays you may cover major cleaning programmes across the campus and work in different locations. The role requires knowledge of industrial cleaning methods, awareness of COSHH and safe practices,

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industrial cleaning methods.
• Some knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Desirable basic computer skills (reading/replying to university emails).

Responsibilities

• Complete cleaning tasks assigned by Cleaning Team Leaders and Supervisors.
• Follow schedules of work and use vacuums and scrubbing machines.
• Participate in major cleaning programmes across the campus during vacation periods.
• Be able to work across university locations.

Skills

Industrial cleaning methods

COSHH regulations

Safe working practices

Initiative

Email/computer basics

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbing machines

Job description

Part time (12.5 hours) Monday to Friday – 6.30am – 9.00am Day to day duties will include completing all cleaning tasks assigned by the Cleaning Team Leaders and Cleaning Supervisor, following the provided schedules of work and using machinery such as vacuums and scrubbing machines. During vacation periods you will also be required to complete major cleaning programmes across the campus. You must have a working knowledge of industrial cleaning methods, some knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices, and will be able to work on your own initiative. You may be required to work in any University location. A basic experience of using a computer for tasks such as reading and replying to University e-mails would be desirable. For posts such as these the University often receives a high volume of applications. You must be able to demonstrate on your application form that you meet all of the criteria on the person specification to apply for this vacancy. If you feel that you do not meet all these criteria then please keep looking at our other jobs as these are advertised, as there may be one better suited to your skills mix. If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus. Interviews will take place on 3 November 2026. Every member of our university is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside.

What we offer you:

• A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3- and 5-years' service respectively, plus bank holidays. Entitlement is pro rata for part-time/fractional posts.
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances.
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition.
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here .

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.