Cleaning Operative - Weekends

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract until 31 July 2027

Hours: 15 hours per week

Working Pattern: Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 10pm

Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton

The post is responsible for providing a high standard of cleaning across University buildings, helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Main duties include cleaning washrooms, communal areas, teaching and office spaces; vacuuming, mopping and dusting; emptying waste and recycling; replenishing consumables; and reporting any maintenance, health and safety or cleaning-related issues.

This is a part-time weekend position working set hours on Saturdays and Sundays as part of the Campus Services cleaning rota. The successful candidate must therefore be available to work the required weekend shifts on a regular basis.

About You

The successful candidate will have a practical understanding of cleaning methods and the safe use of cleaning equipment and products. Previous cleaning experience, particularly within a large, busy or customer-facing environment, would be beneficial.

They should be able to:
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Follow cleaning schedules, procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Use cleaning equipment and products safely and appropriately.
- Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
- Manage their workload and prioritise tasks during their shift.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, staff and visitors.
- Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards or other concerns.
- Be reliable, punctual and able to work the required Saturday and Sunday shifts consistently.
- Be flexible in responding to changing operational requirements and additional cleaning needs.

Formal cleaning qualifications are not essential where the candidate can demonstrate suitable experience and a willingness to undertake relevant training.

Experience of working within a higher education, student services or similar customer-facing environment would be advantageous but is not essential. The ideal candidate will share the University's values of inclusivity, trust, sustainability and aspiration, and will be committed to creating a welcoming and supportive experience for everyone who uses the Development Hub.

Desirable Qualifications:
- BICS Operators Proficiency Certificate Stage 1 or willing to work towards qualification.

You will be working as part of the 1st Degree team, within the Estates and Campus Services team. 1st Degree Facilities is a trading name of UNEL which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.