Cleaning Operative

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Department: Estates Management & Development
Location: York
Salary: £21,828 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024 at midnight
Reference: 056-24

3 vacancies for 7.00am – 10.00am shift pattern 15 hours per week

2 vacancies for 7.00am – 11.00am shift pattern 20 hours per week

Permanent contract

Salary £21,828 per annum (£8,849.19 pro rata) plus 0.68p of supplement to bring you to £12.03 per hour living wage.

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

To assist in the delivery of an excellent, efficient, customer orientated cleaning service to the agreed departmental standard as outlined in the work schedule and cleaning specification.

The role

The post holder will provide an excellent cleaning service in any of the following areas on any University sites- offices, teaching rooms, bedrooms, corridors, toilets and bathrooms, shower areas and servicing rooms. Tasks can include vacuuming, damp dusting, washing windows, emptying recycling/waste bins, making beds.

The successful candidate will ensure that potential hazards, damages and breakages are reported promptly.

It is also important that the role holder creates an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports all students  

Required skills and experience

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods
• Personal commitment to equality and an understanding of what this means in practice
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexibility in working arrangements
• Understanding of how diversity issues may impact on student accommodation needs
• Ability to relate to student population

Additional information

Your application will be reviewed shortly after it is submitted, and we will contact you shortly afterwards to confirm whether you will be invited to interview.

Contact for informal candidate queries (Lisa Tutill) – [email protected]

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process.  Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [email protected].  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.  Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.  We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - 

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.  

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.  

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

Closing Date - Tuesday 28 May 2024 at midnight