Cleaners

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Scotland seeks cleaners to join its Support Services team in Estates. The ideal candidates will have knowledge of cleaning practices and must display trustworthiness and dependability. Flexible working hours are offered, covering mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position includes 30 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and more. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply, enhancing the university's commitment to equality and inclusion.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

Financial contribution to relocation

S&LAS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is desirable, but training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Join the Support Services team in Estates as a cleaner.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning practices

Ability to cope under pressure

Trustworthiness

Dependability

Initiative

Enthusiastic and helpful manner

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for cleaners to join the Support Services team in Estates.

Required Skills

We require knowledge and experience of cleaning practices, products and equipment, the ability to cope well under pressure, and showcase trustworthiness, dependability, initiative, an enthusiastic and helpful manner.

Working Hours

• 15 hours per week Monday to Friday: 06:00 – 09:00
• 15 hours Monday to Friday: 18:30 – 21:30
• 8 hours per weekend Sat/Sun: 14:00 – 18:00
• 9 hours per weekend Saturday/Sunday: 05:00 – 09:30
• 20 hours per week Sunday – Thursday: 22:00 – 02:00 (Mon – Thurs) / 20:30 – 00:30 (Sun)

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Cleaning Supervisors Tel: [phone].

Experience

Experience in a similar environment is desirable, but training will be given.

Application Requirements

• Letter of application (include which post you are applying for)
• CV
• Names and contacts of two referees

Please indicate on your application form which vacancy you are applying for.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
• Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented in professional posts at the University. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail].