Cleaner

We are currently welcoming applications for cleaning vacancies available at the University of Plymouth. Under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, you will be part of the team that is responsible for the provision of an efficient and customer focused cleaning service across a diverse range of University facilities.

As a cleaner, you will be helping contribute to the overall student experience, by creating a clean and welcoming environment throughout the university.

You will be expected to have good customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, a basic level of computer knowledge would be advantageous.

You will have an awareness of manual handling skills and a reasonable degree of physical fitness, as you will be required to move, lift, use and carry cleaning equipment, supplies and waste bags.

We have various shift patterns which vary depending on the position you are appointed and are subject to the business need, however you are welcome to indicate a preference to a particular shift pattern (outlined below).

• Monday to Friday, 06.00-09.00am or 06:30 – 09:30am, 15 hrs per week (With a requirement to work occasional Saturdays)

To apply for these posts, please apply online via www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/jobs . We are also contactable via telephone (01752 588411) between 08:30 and 15:00, Mon – Fri.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

If you are invited to interview, you will need to bring either your passport or your birth certificate together with proof of your national insurance number with you on the day of the interview.  If you have EU Settled or Pre-Settled status, you will be asked to provide your right to work share code to the recruiting panel prior to interview.  If you are successful at interview, then copies of documentation will be retained on file, otherwise they will be securely destroyed.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth.  Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.  

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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