University Cleaner

Arts University Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Arts University Plymouth is seeking a part-time housekeeping operative to maintain a clean and welcoming campus. The role covers early morning shifts, with duties including cleaning, safety checks and reporting maintenance needs.

Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience, basic numeracy and the ability to follow written instructions. Training will be provided; a supportive team environment and flexible working patterns are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with general cleaning tasks and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Understanding of basic health and safety practices (COSHH awareness).
• Ability to follow written instructions and report issues via email or form.
• Willingness to learn new cleaning skills and use equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Keep campus buildings looking clean, safe and welcoming daily.
• Safely operate floor scrubbers, polishers and vacuums with guidance provided.
• Follow health, safety and safeguarding guidelines and report issues.
• Support teaching, learning and creative activities by maintaining spaces.

Skills

Cleaning tasks

Health & safety

Written instructions

Basic computer use

Team player

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Polishers

Vacuums

Job description

Salary: National Living Wage (£12.71 per hour / £11,928 per annum)

Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week (Monday - Saturday, 06:15 am - 09:15 am)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AT

Join Our Housekeeping Team at Arts University Plymouth!

Are you reliable, friendly, and proud of doing a great job? We’d love for you to join our close-knit housekeeping team! At Arts University Plymouth, our cleaners are at the heart of our vibrant creative community. By keeping our campus clean, fresh, and welcoming, you’ll help create an inspiring space where students, staff, and visitors love to learn and work.

About the Role

Working during our early morning shift (06:15am – 09:15am, Monday to Saturday), you’ll take pride in looking after our dynamic campus spaces.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Creating a Great First Impression: Keeping campus buildings looking their best, safest, and cleanest every day.
• Using Equipment: Safely operating floor scrubbers, polishers, and vacuums (full guidance provided).
• Working Safely: Following basic health, safety, and safeguarding guidelines, including safe product handling (COSHH).
• Supporting Our Community: Helping maintain a space that directly supports teaching, learning, and creative work.

About You

We’re looking for someone dependable and proactive who enjoys being part of a team.

What you bring:

• Experience with general cleaning tasks and high standards of cleanliness.
• A good understanding of basic health and safety practices.
• Comfort following written instructions and simple numbers.
• Basic computer skills for email and reporting maintenance issues (or a willingness to learn—we’re happy to train you!).
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills and participate in training.

How you work:

• Flexible & Adaptable: Happy working independently or pitching in as part of a friendly team.
• Great Communicator: Warm and approachable when chatting with staff, students, or colleagues.
• Self-Motivated: Organized, punctual, and able to manage your morning workload smoothly.

In return you’ll receive:

• Holiday: 12 (FTE 25) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days
• Pension: Enrolment onto a generous Local Government scheme subject to scheme eligibility with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid careers leave
• Access to the UK’s Leading Employee Assistance Programme including
• In person or virtual counselling - enhanced to 10+ sessions
• Life & Leadership Coaching
• Legal Advice
• Financial Coaching
• Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation
• Flexible Working
• Discounts: Additional benefits such as
• Cycle to work scheme,
• Discounted bus tickets
• Education sector retail offers
• Local gym discounts
• Staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 19 October 2026.

The successful candidate will be willing to contribute to our ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check , and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK . We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

Inclusivity

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Redeployees

In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.