Facilities Cleaning Assistant (Weekend)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated cleaning staff to join their facilities team. This role involves providing high-quality cleaning services to ensure a hygienic environment for staff and students. You'll engage directly with customers, respond to their needs, and uphold safety standards while using cleaning equipment effectively. The position offers part-time hours with a competitive salary and shift allowance, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere. If you're motivated and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Competencies for the role or relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of cleaning standards and health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, proactive cleaning support and respond to enquiries.
• Deliver planned and reactive cleaning services to meet service standards.
• Follow safe working practices and assist in emergency procedures.

Skills

Safe operation of cleaning equipment

Numeracy

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Customer care

Manual handling for porterage duties

Education

Level 3 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework

Job description

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Client:

University of Glasgow

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

b18400c5824f

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Purpose

Work flexibly as part of the Zone Facilities Services Team to provide cleaning services, ensuring facilities are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition. Deliver a responsive, customer-focused cleaning and facilities service demonstrating teamwork, high productivity, and quality of service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Provide friendly, proactive cleaning support. Respond to enquiries from staff, students, and visitors, and resolve problems positively. Maintain a professional appearance, wear protective clothing, and promote a positive image of the University.
• Operational: Provide planned and reactive cleaning services to meet service standards, including cleaning surfaces, waste disposal, laundry support, emergency spillages, graffiti removal, and snow clearing when required. Use equipment economically, restock consumables, and report faults or maintenance issues.
• Health & Safety: Follow safe working practices, use PPE, manage keys and alarms responsibly, report security breaches, and assist in emergency procedures, including fire safety and evacuations.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge /Qualifications: Demonstrate competencies for this role or have Level 3 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (or equivalent). Knowledge of cleaning standards and health and safety policies, including fire safety and manual handling.
• Skills: Safe operation of cleaning equipment, numeracy, communication skills, self-motivation, customer care, willingness to learn, manual handling for porterage duties.
• Experience: Previous cleaning or facilities experience preferred but not essential; experience with customer interactions and fire evacuation procedures is advantageous.

Terms and Conditions:

Salary: Grade 2, £21,900 per annum, pro-rata, plus 6% shift allowance. Part-time (17.5 hours/week), open-ended. Shifts: 06:00–15:45, Saturday and Sunday.