Residence Assistant /Cleaner

Hartpury University and College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Wellbeing support (Employee Assistance

LGPS pension

Onsite fitness facilities

CPD support

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and pater

Free entry to seasonal events on site

Shuttle bus access

Job summary

Hartpury University and College is seeking a cleaning team member to support campus residences throughout the year. You will clean communal areas, kitchens, and student bedrooms, following health and safety guidelines and training provided.

During summer, you will undertake deep cleaning, assist with guest room preparation, and bedding duties. A caring nature and flexible, proactive attitude are valued for this role on site in Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Residential Provision supporting the 1095 students who reside on the Hartpury Campus.
• Be responsible for cleaning the communal areas in the student's hall of residence as well as bedrooms & bathrooms for our students who are aged under 18.
• Duties within the communal areas/kitchens will include vacuuming, mopping, cleaning surfaces, emptying kitchens bins, cleaning kitchen appliances and cleaning of glass & low-level windows.
• Duties within the student bedrooms will include dusting, vacuuming, and bathroom cleaning (Toilets, showers, sinks, tiles).
• During the Summer Months you will work as part of a team: Undertaking deep cleaning of the student accommodation.
• Supporting the cleaning of rooms for guests who reside on campus, this will include housekeeping duties such as bed making.
• Supporting the Residential provision to ensure that students bedrooms are prepared in advance of September arrivals, this can include the moving of bedroom furnishing and mattresses.
• You will have a caring nature and take an interest in the wellbeing of our students.
• You will have a flexible approach and 'can do' attitude.
• You will have the ability to work both individually and part of a team whilst showing initiative.
• You will be able to follow instructions from the Residential Cleaning Team Supervisor.
• You will have excellent time management skills.
• You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ideally you will have previous experience of working within a cleaning role, but this is not essential as full training is provided.

Skills

Cleaning

Job description

The responsibilities of this role are varied depending on the time of the year and the business need.

During the academic year you will:

• Be part of the Residential Provision supporting the 1095 students who reside on the Hartpury Campus.
• Be responsible for cleaning the communal areas in the student's hall of residence as well as bedrooms & bathrooms for our students who are aged under 18.
• Duties within the communal areas/kitchens will include, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning surfaces, emptying kitchens bins, cleaning kitchen appliances and cleaning of glass & low-level windows.
• Duties within the student bedrooms will include, dusting, vacuuming, and bathroom cleaning (Toilets, showers, sinks, tiles).

During the Summer Months you will work as part of a team:

• Undertaking deep cleaning of the student accommodation.
• Supporting the cleaning of rooms for guests who reside on campus, this will include housekeeping duties such as bed making.
• Supporting the Residential provision to ensure that students bedrooms are prepared in advance of September arrivals, this can include the moving of bedroom furnishing and mattresses.
• You will have a caring nature and take an interest in the wellbeing of our students.
• You will have a flexible approach and 'can do' attitude.
• You will have the ability to work both individually and part of a team whilst showing initiative.
• You will be able to follow instructions from the Residential Cleaning Team Supervisor.
• You will have excellent time management skills.
• You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ideally you will have previous experience of working within a cleaning role, but this is not essential as full training is provided.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Occasional weekend work may be required at peak periods, reasonable notice will be provided and time in lieu granted.

Working schedule:

Monday 9:30am - 14:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am -14:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 14:30pm, Thursday 8:30am - 14:30pm and Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm.

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service(pro-rata)
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Free entry to seasonal events on campus
• Access to a shuttle bus, pay per use (Gloucester routes)