Cleaning Assistant
hace 12 días
Durham
Our client is seeking reliable and detail-focused Cleaning Assistants to provide high-quality cleaning and housekeeping services across university facilities, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Salary & Shifts: • Salary: £24,479 pro rata, • Contract Type: Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities Available, • Available Shifts:, • Permanent:, • 10 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (typically 6:00am – 8:00am), • 2 hours per week, Saturday only (typically 6:00am – 8:00am), • 14 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday (typically 6:00am – 2:00pm) – Start September 2026, • 6 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday (typically 5:00pm – 8:00pm) – Start September 2026, • Fixed-Term:, • 15 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (typically 6:00am – 9:00am), • Fixed-Term until 31st March 2027 Benefits • 39 days annual leave (including public holidays and Christmas closure days), • Pension scheme, • Employee discounts and benefits portal, • Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts, • On-site nursery and holiday clubs, • Discounted gym membership and wellbeing support, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • Staff volunteering opportunities, • Excellent training, qualifications, and apprenticeship opportunities, • Family-friendly policies and enhanced leave provisions Requirements: • Good spoken and written communication skills, • Basic numeracy and literacy skills, • Good attention to detail, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately, • Ability to provide excellent customer service to a range of people, • Commitment to personal development and training Job Role: • Deliver cleaning and housekeeping services across university premises, • Clean and service facilities, offices, communal areas, and commercial spaces, • Operate cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively, • Follow cleaning schedules, procedures, and health & safety requirements, • Maintain safe, secure, and hygienic environments, • Report issues or hazards to supervisors as required, • Use digital devices and email systems to support communication and service delivery, • Undertake manual handling duties where required, • Support colleagues and provide cover across services when necessary