Flexible Lab Cleaning & Facilities Support

UKRI; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pro-rata pay

Job summary

UKRI at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge is seeking a Domestic Services operative for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role supports a clean, safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

The post offers 10–36 hours per week with flexible hours between 05:00–19:00, Monday to Friday. Salary is £23,794 per annum, pro-rata for part-time, and you report to the Domestic Services Manager.

Qualifications

• Essential: general education and willingness to undertake on-the-job training.
• Desirable: previous cleaning experience.
• Desirable: knowledge of cleaning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Emptying bins and replacing liners.
• Waste segregation and maximising recycling.
• Vacuuming and sweeping floors.
• Mopping floors and operating cleaning machinery.
• Polishing surfaces.
• Cleaning sanitary areas, including kitchenettes and toilets.
• Topping up hand towel and soap dispensers.
• Dusting.
• Glass cleaning.
• Providing cover during staff sickness and holidays.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Following instructions

Planning & organising

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Self development

Education

General education

Job description

UKRI at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge is seeking a Domestic Services operative for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role supports a clean, safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

The post offers 10–36 hours per week with flexible hours between 05:00–19:00, Monday to Friday. Salary is £23,794 per annum, pro-rata for part-time, and you report to the Domestic Services Manager.