Commercial Cleaner

UKRI International; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

British Antarctic Survey is seeking a Commercial Cleaner to support the Cambridge BAS Estates team. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment with relationships across staff and visitors, with a Monday–Friday pattern and no hybrid work. It is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

The post requires independence, accuracy, and COSHH/Health & Safety awareness. Applicants should be reliable, team-oriented, and able to follow supervisor instructions while delivering high cleaning

Qualifications

• General education level required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good listening and instruction-following skills.
• Motivated with a desire for self and team development.
• Able to take instructions from supervisor and discuss issues.
• Good time-keeping and reliability.
• Team player.
• Able to work within UKRI values and build relationships with staff and external partners.
• Understand COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Empty bins and replace liners.
• Vacuum and sweep floors.
• Damp mop floors.
• Polish surfaces.
• Clean sanitary areas and kitchenettes.
• Dusting and glass cleaning.
• Waste recycling.
• Topping up hand towel and soap dispensers.
• Provide cover for sickness/holiday.
• Work within Health and Safety Policy.
• Other duties as requested by the manager.

Skills

General education

Computer literate

Independent worker

Communication skills

Self and team development

Take instructions

Time keeping

Team player

UKRI values

Relationships with staff and partners

COSHH & Health & Safety

Education

General education

Job description

British Antarctic Survey
Commercial Cleaner
BAS 26/87
Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract - 18 months
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £25,842 to £26,186 per annum
Closing date: 25 October 2026

Overview: British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are looking for a commercial cleaner to support the Cambridge based BAS Estates team. The role involves developing superb working relationships with various stakeholders including internal staff and visitors. This post offers flexible working (Mon-Fri). This role is not suitable for hybrid working.

Purpose

• To work as part of the BAS cleaning team to help maintain a clean and hygienic environment in support of BAS Facilities Management
• To ensure that BAS Cambridge site is clean and maintained in a safe environment
• To ensure that high standards of health and safety are maintained

Duties

• Empty bins & replace liners
• Vacuum/sweep floors
• Damp mop floors
• Polishing
• Clean sanitary areas
• Dusting
• Glass cleaning
• Waste recycling
• Cleaning of toilet areas & kitchenettes
• Topping up of hand towel dispensers and soap dispensers
• Stores request forms
• Provide cover for sickness and holiday
• Work within the Health and Safety Policy
• Other duties and cleaning tasks as detailed by the manager

Skill Specification

Essential

• General standard of education
• Computer literate
• Proven skills in working independently with minimum supervision
• Good communication skills in listening and understanding instructions
• Motivated individual with a strong desire for self and team development
• Ability to take instructions from and discuss issues with the supervisor
• Good time keeping
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Work within the UKRI values
• Ability to work effectively and as part of a team. Ability to build productive relationships and work with a wide range of scientists, operational staff, and external partners
• To understand COSHH and Health and Safety needs

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience
• Previous experience cleaning in a multifunctional environment
• Ability to plan own workload

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.