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Cleaning Operatives X 2

Job details
Posting date: 17 May 2024
Salary: £21,543 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 15 June 2024
Location: Reading, Home Counties, RG6 6AH
Company: University of Reading
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 53002663

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Summary

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Cleaning Operatives to join our Cleaning Services Team to deliver high quality cleaning services to the University.

As part of Estates, Cleaning Services team play a significant part in providing service excellence to the University community, its visitors and guests: ensuring our campuses function and are fit for purpose to support the day to day University business. The team work closely with other Estates Teams: Building Support, Portering and Security to ensure continuity of service.

Knowledge of modern cleaning techniques and schedules and the ability to work as part of a small team is essential. Previous experience of working in the cleaning industry is essential although full training will be given.

All the posts are part time term time only with early morning start.

You will have:

- Appropriate experience working within cleaning industry.
- Understanding of Health and Safety issues applied to the cleaning industry with an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of COSHH.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
- A willingness to work flexibly on several different tasks and be able to use initiative and prioritise work.
- Experience of working within a team/team player
- A good command of English
- A good level of literacy and numeracy
- A good level of general health
- Willing and able to work overtime when required.

Closing Date: 10th June 2024
INterview Date: 24th June 2024

Informal contact detailsAlternative informal contact details
Contact role:Cleaning Services ManagerContact role:Cleaning Services Assistant Manger
Contact name:Michelle BakerContact name:Tracy Allen
Contact phone:0118 378 8415Contact phone:0118 378 8415
Contact email:m.n.baker@reading.ac.ukContact email:t.allen@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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