Cleaner

We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The University of Derby Estates Department is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable campus environment, that supports our passion for delivering world class education and ground-breaking research.

Our Campus Services teams strive to maintain and enhance the exceptional facilities and services that empower our students and staff to thrive in a safe, welcoming, and inspiring setting for our community.

About the role

You will play an integral part of the University cleaning team, ensuring that the premises are cleaned and maintained to an exceptional standard; contributing to the overall positive student experience.

Day to day, you can expect to replenish consumable items, clean the bathrooms, sweep and vacuum floors, dust furniture and surfaces and empty waste receptacles.

This role is 17.5 hours per week and is to cover Buxton and Leek College; both Buxton campus and Leek campus. The typical working patterns available for this role is Monday to Friday, beginning at 6am - 9am; or 3pm/4pm - 6pm/7pm; with occasional weekend work; this will be discussed at interview.

To be successful in this role you will;

Have experience cleaning commercial and professional properties
Be able to work as part of a team
Have effective communication skills
Be able to pay attention to detail
Have a basic understanding of COSSH
Key Contacts

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development