At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our campus clean and tidy while supporting events and helping others.
- Company: Join the friendly Campus Services team at the University of Bath.
- Benefits: Earn a £1,000 bonus, enjoy flexible hours, and access great perks.
- Other info: Part-time position with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a vibrant university environment while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Reliability, motivation, and attention to detail are key for this role.
The predicted salary is between 25529 - 25529 £ per year.
This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter bonus (£1,000) and Campus Services refer a friend bonus.
About the role
We are seeking a reliable and proactive part-time Cleaner Porter to join our friendly Campus Services team within Cleaning and Portering. This role offers a varied workload, and a typical day may include:
- Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness within designated areas
- Emptying general waste and recycling bins
- Assisting with the movement of furniture, equipment, and deliveries
- Supporting room setups for events, meetings, and teaching activities
- Responding to reactive requests from building users and facilities teams
- Ensuring the safe handling and storage of materials and supplies
- Providing a visible, helpful, and approachable presence for students, staff, and visitors
Please note, this role involves regular lifting and carrying. Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 5:00am–10:00am. Occasional weekend work may be required, including alternate weekends and university open days or events. Flexible working options will be considered; applicants should state their preferred working arrangements in the application form.
About you
In this key role, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across the University.
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness at all times
- Work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team
- Demonstrate reliability, motivation, and professionalism
- Apply strong attention to detail in all tasks
- Complete duties thoroughly and consistently to a high standard
This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, 25 hours per week. Please note that the role title “Cleaner Porter (Part Time)” is used for advertising purposes only. If you are successful in your application, your official role title will be “Cleaner Porter”.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Pinchen, Cleaning and Portering Operations Manager or Adrian Price, Team Leader. However, please ensure that you submit your application through the University website by uploading your CV.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.
What we can offer you
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including staff support groups and networks, a network of Staff Wellbeing Champions, and a suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.
Closing Date: 29 Sep 2026
Department: Operations & Facilities Support
Salary: £25,529
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