Domestic Services General Assistant - Ambleside Campus

University of Cumbria; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks a General Assistant to provide professional cleaning services while working individually or as part of a team. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to quality service. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00am to 11:00am, offering a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour along with generous benefits including 41 days of holiday and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

41 days holiday

Excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Commitment to professionalism and quality service.
• Ability to follow established routines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional cleaning service.
• Work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks.

Skills

Team player

Ability to deliver quality service

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Are you a suitably qualified, proactive and flexible individual looking to join a professional cleaning team with excellent benefits?

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Role context

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well‑being for our region, nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

The Domestic Services Team provide a professional service to staff and students, either working alone or as part of a team, working on similar tasks usually with short, defined timescales.

The General Assistant is an essential and varied role in the day‑to‑day running of the University. You will work alongside other colleagues within the Domestic Services Team providing a professional cleaning service to staff and students, either working alone or as part of a team, while working on similar tasks usually with short, defined timescales. You will work on straightforward tasks or scheduled activities, based on clear instructions within well-established routines and procedures, in a friendly, supportive environment.

You must be an excellent team player, committed to delivering a quality service and able to work within established University regulation and procedures.

Working hours

Normal working hours are Monday-Friday, 07:00am – 11:00am, 20 hours per week, although there may be a requirement to work weekends during busy periods of the year.

Enquiries

Informal Enquiries: Jenny Kynman | Domestic Services Working Supervisor | [e-mail] | 07815493078

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour, a minimum of 41 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays) and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and corporate discounts to name a few. For more information, please click HERE

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