Cleaner - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (20 hours p/w)

Hopwood Hall; Middleton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Middleton is seeking a part-time Cleaner to provide an efficient cleaning service. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in cleaning and be knowledgeable about cleaning processes. The role includes maintaining hygiene standards, promoting teamwork, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Good educational standards and basic IT skills are essential. This is a permanent position, requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week, offering a salary of £11,359 per annum.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of experience in a cleaning or similar role.
• Knowledge of cleaning processes and materials is essential.
• Familiarity with the use of toxic materials is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient cleaning service to maintain hygiene standards.
• Create a cleaning regime and promote teamwork within the cleaning staff.
• Follow health and safety regulations while handling cleaning materials.

Skills

Good standard of Education

Occupational competence

Ability to clean to a high standard

Basic Microsoft office skills

Education

Good standard of Education

NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Support Services Skills

Job description

Cleaner - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (20 hours p/w)

Application Deadline: 17 December 2025

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £11,359 per annum ie £23,650 pro‑ra­tion per annum

Description

To provide an efficient cleaning service to the College that meets the ongoing requirements of the organisation. diligently undertake, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of premises to the specified standards and room specifications in order to deliver a clean and hygienic working and learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• To excellent customer service to staff, learners and visitors
• To create a robust cleaning regime to maintain high cleaning standards in your designated area
• Foster a positive and efficient working environment by promoting teamwork, communication, and mutual respect among the cleaning team
• Perform your cleaning duties in a professional and efficient manner in order to deliver the expected standards of cleaning within the allocated time frame on a regular and consistent basis
• Support your team members to meet the cleaning specification and standards expected of the service, in particular when covering absence to help create a strong team ethic
• Use cleaning resources, consumables and equipment with due care and attention, with emphasis on efficient and effective use
• Maintain designated storage and refuse areas in a tidy, clean and well organised conditions e.g. cleaners cupboards, recycling bays etc
• Undertake visual inspections of machinery and equipment prior to use on a daily basis
• Familiarise yourself with all risk assessments relevant to the post and safe operating/usage instructions for equipment, machinery and chemicals and adhere to the risk assessment procedure of the organisation
• Comply with regulations and policies in relation to health and safety, the safe operation and use of cleaning equipment and the safe use of cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations and manufacturer's instructions
• Report hazards and defects to your supervisor in line with college guidance
• Promote the college’s sustainability policy
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge
• Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Good standard of Education

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Support Services Skills

How Identified: Application

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Occupational competence.
• 1 years’ experience in a cleaning or similar role.
• Knowledge of cleaning processes and Materials.
• Ability to clean to a high standard.
• Familiarity with use of toxic materials

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Basic Microsoft office skills

How Identified: Application/Interview