Part-Time Cleaner

CO4071 UPP (Cartwright Gardens) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

UPP Rewards portal

Job summary

UPP currently seeks a part‑time Cleaner to join our Kings Cross team, 20 hours per week from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Thursday. Salary £14,886.55 per annum.

The role covers cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and all white goods in student accommodation, with summer duties including bed-making and linen handling. Applicants should have cleaning experience in similar environments, strong communication and organisation skills, and the ability to follow Health & Safety guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in a similar environment.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret Health & Safety guidance.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets, sweep and polish floors and clean stairs
• Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades as appropriate
• Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin store areas
• During the summer season only: make beds, strip and change sheeting, collect laundered linen etc.
• Clean internal and external windows, where applicable
• Clean and wash glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils
• Daily liaison with residents, Residence Managers and UPP staff
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies at all times

Skills

Cleaning

Communication

Attention to detail

English reading

Job description

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join our Kings Cross team. This is a part‑time position working 20 hours per week from 9am to 2pm Monday to Thursday. The salary is £14,886.55 per annum. The role will be responsible for cleaning the designated areas for our student accommodation including bedrooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and all white goods contained in the kitchens.

• Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets, sweep and polish floors and clean stairs
• Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades as appropriate
• Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin store areas
• During the summer season only:
• Make beds, including stripping and changing sheeting collection of laundered linen from store, bag and pack laundry for collection
• Clean internal and external windows, where applicable
• Clean and wash glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils, as appropriate
• Daily liaison with the residents, Residence Managers and associated UPP staff
• Act in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and practices at all times

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation. We are looking for you to already have experience of cleaning in a similar environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with an attention to detail and the passion to do an excellent job. You will need to have a good conversational standard of the English language and an ability to read and interpret our Health & Safety guidance. You will also be prepared to work (with notice) at other sites if required and additional hours when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, inclusive of employment referencing covering the past three years and you may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, which could include completing a basic DBS.

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

What’s in it for you?

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered. Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes. Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you. Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support. Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

Who are UPP?

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on‑campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term. However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student’s journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.