Cleaning Operative

York St John University; York; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A university in York is seeking part-time cleaning staff to join their Campus Services team. The role involves cleaning offices, teaching rooms, and communal areas with a focus on teamwork. Candidates should have knowledge of cleaning tasks and health and safety requirements. The position is mainly Monday to Friday but may include weekend work. Excellent employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

On-campus training sessions

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks in offices and communal areas.
• Attend to scheduled weekend work at times.
• Work at different sites, including student accommodation.

Skills

Knowledge of basic cleaning tasks

Knowledge of basic health and safety requirements

Able to work as part of a team

Job description

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The University is looking for staff to join our Campus Services team. The role currently available is a 20-hour post working from 7am-11am, 5 days out of 7. The work is mainly Monday to Friday but does include some scheduled weekend work at various points during the year.

The role involves a variety of cleaning tasks including cleaning of offices, teaching rooms, communal areas and toilet areas. There may also be occasions when staff are asked to work at different sites in the city including student accommodation.

Key skills and experience

• Knowledge of basic cleaning tasks
• Knowledge of basic health and safety requirements
• Able to work as part of a team.

Additional information

Your application will be reviewed shortly after it is submitted, and we will contact you shortly afterwards to confirm whether you will be invited to interview.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

The Role

The University is looking for staff to join our Campus Services team. The role currently available is a 20-hour post working from 7am-11am, 5 days out of 7. The work is mainly Monday to Friday but does include some scheduled weekend work at various points during the year.

The role involves a variety of cleaning tasks including cleaning of offices, teaching rooms, communal areas and toilet areas. There may also be occasions when staff are asked to work at different sites in the city including student accommodation.

Key skills and experience

Knowledge of basic cleaning tasks

Knowledge of basic health and safety requirements

Able to work as part of a team.

Additional information

Your application will be reviewed shortly after it is submitted, and we will contact you shortly afterwards to confirm whether you will be invited to interview.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Closing Date - Thursday 07 August 2025 at midnight