At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our university halls sparkling clean and welcoming for students.
- Company: Join a vibrant university community focused on student well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and personal development days.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for additional shifts during busy periods.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by creating a safe and tidy environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in heavy-duty cleaning and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 13542 - 13542 £ per year.
A successful university campus is about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and thrive. This is a fixed term part-time opportunity for a Heavy-Duty Cleaner to join our team. The role is 20 hours per week, from 9.00am to 1.00pm, Monday to Friday. The salary is £13,542.99 per annum. The primary responsibility is heavy lifting and the removal of student refuse (general, recycling and glass bottles) from kitchens. Most areas have stair access and the role requires high levels of manual handling.
Responsibilities
- Clean designated areas within the Halls of Residence including bedrooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and all white goods contained in the kitchens.
- Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets, sweep and polish floors and clean stairs.
- Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades, and shower curtains, as appropriate.
- Empty waste bins and remove rubbish and glass from flats to bin store areas.
- Make beds, including stripping and changing sheeting; collection of laundered linen from store and bag and pack laundry for collection during the conference season.
- Take down and re-hang curtains, clean internal windows where applicable.
- Move free standing furniture as required.
- Wash and clean glasses, cutlery, and cooking utensils, as appropriate.
- Act in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and practices.
- Daily contact with the residents, Residence Managers and associated UPP staff.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience of heavy-duty/deep cleaning in a similar environment.
- Strong communication and organisation skills, with attention to detail.
- Good conversational standard of English and ability to read and interpret Health & Safety guidance.
- Flexibility to work additional hours with notice, especially during main student arrival and departure weekends.
- Willingness to undergo vetting, including employment references (past three years) and potential DBS checks.
What We Offer
- A busy and interesting environment with a competitive salary and benefits.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Enhanced family leave policy, training, and two paid volunteering or personal development days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Heavy Duty Cleaner in Swansea employer: CO3043 UPP (SAC2) Limited
Join our vibrant university community as a Heavy Duty Cleaner, where your contributions directly enhance the living environment for students. We offer a supportive work culture with competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for personal development, all within a dynamic campus setting that values safety and well-being. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in students' lives while enjoying benefits like a pension scheme and enhanced family leave policies.
