Cleaner - Part Time - 16.34 hours per week

The University Of Wolverhampton; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Cleaner to maintain a clean and welcoming environment across its buildings and campus. This manual and physically demanding role requires excellent cleaning experience, adaptability, and a commitment to customer service. The position entails working 16.34 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Employee benefits include competitive salaries, health support, and discounts on gym memberships. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a hygienic space for students, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Long service recognition

Free will writing service

IT and mobile discounts

Wellbeing and mental health support

Gym membership discounts

Eyecare support

Flu vaccinations

Generous annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Free on-site parking

Cycle benefits

Employee discounts

Travel discounts

Access to support networks

Library access

Staff scholarship scheme

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have cleaning experience and a willingness to learn different equipment.
• Ability to work well with students and staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in university buildings, classrooms, and communal areas.
• Complete designated cleaning duties to required standards within set time.
• Support a hygienic space for students, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Customer service

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across university buildings, classrooms, offices, and communal areas including a sports centre. This is a manual and physically demanding role that involves a range of cleaning duties requiring attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a facilities team. You will be responsible for completing designated cleaning duties to the required standards set by management within time constraints set by opening hours of the campus. The position supports the university’s commitment to providing a positive and hygienic space for students, staff, and visitors.

Walsall Campus is a busy 52‑week campus and cleanliness is a high priority in the current environment. If you would like to work as part of a dynamic and challenging environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Working Hours

The cleaner position is for 16.34 hours per week working Monday to Friday. The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 12:46pm.

Qualifications

Cleaning experience is essential and an aptitude for hard work, a willingness to learn how to use different equipment and a flexible and adaptable approach are required. Customer service and a willingness to work with students and academic staff is paramount.

Staff Benefits

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

Benefits Overview

• Your Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
  • Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
  • Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
  • IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.
• Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
  • Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
  • Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
  • Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
  • Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
  • Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
  • Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
• Valuing You
  • Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
  • Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Free On-site Parking – available across campuses
  • Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
  • Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
  • Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
• Training and Development
  • Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
  • Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
  • Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.
  • Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

Why You’ll Thrive Here

We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff.