Cleaner

Position Overview

The University of Exeter is seeking dedicated Cleaners to join its Facilities Operations Cleaning Team. Several part-time and one full-time permanent positions are currently available and open for immediate start. The roles involve maintaining cleanliness across over 50 Academic and Administrative buildings and 17 Residence facilities spanning the Streatham and St Luke's campuses. The team operates continuously, covering day and night shifts throughout the year with over 160 in-house cleaning staff.

Working Hours and Positions

• Two part-time roles, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6am to 10am
• Two part-time roles, 16 hours per week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9am to 1pm
• One full-time role of 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6am to 1:48pm

Workdays are fixed; however, the schedule requires working 4 or 5 days out of 7 based on business needs.

Key Attributes

• Strong customer focus
• High attention to detail
• Trustworthiness and reliability
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Excellent team collaboration skills

Comprehensive BICSc cleaning training will be provided upon joining.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 39 days per year
• Flexible work arrangements options
• Access to discounts at major retailers
• Onsite gym facilities and a cycle to work program
• Progressive family-friendly policies including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, and up to 6 weeks full pay paternity leave
• New fertility treatment policy in place

Diversity and Inclusion

The University is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and supports reasonable adjustments for interviews and workplace needs. Applications from underrepresented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged. The institution embraces various equity frameworks and is recognized as a Disability Confident employer.

Additional Information

The roles fall under the Finance, Infrastructure, and Commercial Services division responsible for multiple operational and commercial functions ensuring campus efficiency. Prospective applicants should address the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description and person specification within their application statement.

Due to UKVI salary thresholds, these posts do not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route; candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to applying.

Contact and Application

For inquiries, please contact Aurelia Taylor, Senior Facilities Operations Manager, via email at cleaningjobs@exeter.ac.uk.