Evening Cleaner (on-site)

onlyFE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking an Evening Cleaner to join the Estates and Facilities team. The role covers cleaning across all areas of the College, with shifts scheduled Monday 4pm-7pm, Tuesday to Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm, and Friday 4pm-6pm.

You will operate cleaning equipment, follow a daily checklist, and support the Facilities Manager as needed. Applicants should have a positive, flexible outlook and the ability to work independently while contributing to a high standard of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning chemicals on a daily basis to complete a daily cleaning checklist.
• Follow instruction from Facilities Manager and perform other cleaning as required.
• Provide high standards of customer service and work with a positive, flexible approach.

Job description

Estates and Facilities

£24,522 per annum, pro-rata (based on working 14 hours a week, 52 weeks per year this equates to £9,278.59 per annum)

14 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

We are currently seeking to recruit an Evening Cleaner to join our Facilities team to undertake cleaning throughout all areas of the College.

The Hours Will Be

• Monday 4pm - 7pm


• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30pm - 9:30pm


• Friday 4pm - 6pm

You will be required to operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning chemicals on a daily basis to accurately complete a daily cleaning checklist, alongside any other cleaning as required by the Facilities Manager.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative whilst being a valued member of the Facilities team. You will have a positive and flexible approach with a commitment to high standards and providing an excellent customer service.

Please note that as Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Friday 23rd October 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback at either application or interview stage.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.