Part-Time Cleaner (fixed term)

CO3043 UPP (SAC2) Limited; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

UPP Rewards portal

Job summary

CO3043 UPP (SAC2) Limited is seeking a part-time cleaner for student accommodation in Swansea, working 25 hours per week from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. The role involves routine cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and shared spaces to a high standard.

Experience in similar cleaning, good English, and reliability are important. You may be asked to cover additional sites and weekends during peak times; DBS checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in a similar environment.
• Good English reading and comprehension of Health & Safety guidance.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Sweep and polish floors and clean stairs.
• Wash walls, doors, furniture and radiators as appropriate.
• Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin store areas.
• During summer season: make beds, strip and change sheets, collect laundered linen, bag and pack laundry for collection.
• Clean internal and external windows where applicable.
• Clean and wash glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

A temporary part-time position working 25 hours per week from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday. The salary is £12.90 per hour. 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.

Key Duties

• 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

Requirements

• Existing experience of cleaning in a similar environment and good communication and organisation skills, along with an attention to detail and a passion to do an excellent job.
• A good conversational standard of the English language and an ability to read and interpret our Health & Safety guidance.
• 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 may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, including completing a basic DBS.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Store discounts
• Access to our UPP Rewards portal offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants, gyms and more

About UPP

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 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.

Why Join Us

• 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.

Our Core Values

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

Equality & Diversity

UPP welcomes all applications and recognises 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.

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