Cleaner – UP West (Part Time, Multiple Positions)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,353 - 26,379; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform and tools provided

Commitment to staff development

Reward scheme with bonuses

Access to fitness and health facilities

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is looking for enthusiastic cleaners to join the team at University Park West. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness across various areas, providing customer service, and flexibility in working hours.

Applicants should be reliable, hardworking, and enjoy working in a team. The position offers a competitive salary between £25,353 and £26,379 per annum, excellent benefits including holiday allowance, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience within a similar environment is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean a wide range of areas including classrooms, toilets, and corridors.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Support the cleaning team with holidays, sickness, and urgent requests.

Job description

About the Role/Team

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people with a keen eye for detail who take pride in their work and enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas. Join our team of cleaners at University Park West.

Main duties will include cleaning a wide range of areas/spaces and providing general and specialised cleaning within the building, including but not limited to classrooms, meeting rooms, various flooring/carpeted areas, refuse disposal, toilets, changing areas, corridors, and stairwells. You will also provide excellent customer service at all times, working independently or as part of a team.

The role includes providing both planned and reactive cleaning service across the building and supporting the local cleaning team with holidays, sickness, deep cleaning, and any urgent requests assigned by the Line Manager.

Previous cleaning experience within a similar environment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

The role can be physically demanding, but lifting aids and full training will be supplied.

Hours of Work

• 15 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday between 6.00 – 9.00 am). Flexibility will be required.

These positions are offered on a permanent basis, working on a rolling 52‑week contract basis to include student vacation periods.

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary: £25,353 to £26,379 per annum based on a 36.25‑hour contract or pro‑rata if applicable.

• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro‑rata), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme / Counselling Service – 24/7 support.
• Uniform and tools provided.
• Commitment to staff development, training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• Reward scheme with bonuses for excellent work.
• Access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, and more.

Legal and Equality Statements

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). We welcome candidates of all cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs and are committed to the aims of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are the first university to achieve the Athena Swan Gold Award.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker; therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Reference

NHE893426

Closing Date

Open Until Filled