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Salary on appointment will be £23,350 per annum pro rata (£12.38 per hour).
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25 Feb 2026

About the Role:

Estates and Facilities Directorate

Cleaning and Grounds Department

Cleaning Operatives (Mornings)
Ref: GG722

Salary on appointment will be £23,350 per annum pro rata (£12.38 per hour). 


Would you like to become part of the University Cleaning Team?

 If so, we would love to hear from you!

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Cleaning staff to join the Estates & Facilities Directorate. You will enjoy undertaking a variety of cleaning tasks across the campus.

Previous cleaning experience would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided.

You will have a flexible approach to work with a focus on excellent cleaning standards and customer satisfaction.

These part-time posts are available on an indefinite basis, working hours are 16 ¼ hours per week, 6:00am to 9:15am Monday to Friday.

Benefits include:

  • 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
  • Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
  • Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
  • Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
  • Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
  • Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 25 February 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Ian Pickett, Head of Cleaning Services, via [email protected].

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