Cleaner (Weekend)

University of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an enthusiastic Cleaner to join their Soft FM Services team. This role involves delivering high-quality cleaning services to academic and administrative areas, primarily over the weekends. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and personable, with a passion for maintaining cleanliness. The position offers 15 hours per week on a weekend shift from 5.30am to 1.45pm. Competitive pay starting at £24,966 pro rata (£12.60 per hour).

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver cleaning services to the highest standards.
• Willingness to work on weekends.
• Experience in delivering services in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cleaning services to the academic and administrative estate.
• Prepare areas for events and receptions.

Skills

Self-motivated

Personable

Passion for cleaning services

Job description

Department

Soft FM Services are responsible for cleaning and portering services to the university’s academic, administrative, and residential estate. Soft FM facilitates all university key events, such as graduation and open days and ensures areas are prepared for other events such as receptions and summer conferences.

Soft FM Services is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Cleaner to join our busy team.

Skills and Qualities

We are looking for a self‑motivated and personable individual who has a real passion for delivering cleaning services to the highest standards.

You will be part of a dedicated team of cleaners delivering cleaning services to the academic and administrative estate, working one of the shift patterns mentioned in the job description.

Hours

Weekend Shift – 15 hours per week to be worked. Current working hours for this post are Saturday and Sunday 5.30am to 1.45pm.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff‑led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made online, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email [e-mail].

*More information: Working at the University

From £24,966 pro rata (£12.60 per hour)