Cleaner
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Aberdeen |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EST402M |
Summary
The University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and dependable cleaners to join our friendly team of dedicated cleaning staff who take great pride in providing high standards of service across the University estate.
Consisting of approximately 85 staff, the Cleaning Services team works within the Facilities Services section of the Directorate of Estates and Facilities, and provides a comprehensive cleaning service across the University campuses. The team ensure that a clean, hygienic and safe environment is maintained for students, staff and visitors to the institution. Activities extend right across the academic and administrative buildings on the Estate, and also incorporate services to the University libraries and sports facilities, and providing support for institutional events and other on campus activities.
Post holders may be based at any premises the University occupies and may be required to work at any University location, so a flexible approach is important.
Excellent timekeeping and communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and independently, and being reliable are all essential requirements.
The successful candidates will ideally have experience in the cleaning industry and be conversant with relevant Health and Safety procedures and protocols, including COSHH and manual handling.
Hours of work and posts available
- 20 hours per week, mainly based around Monday - Friday 0600 - 1000 hours but occasional weekend working will be required to support events and student activity.
Salary will be paid on the Grade 1 scale, £12.75 per hour for the number of hours worked.
Informal email enquiries can be sent to gintare.varinauskiene@abdn.ac.uk
This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: EST402M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 7 July 2025
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged
Consisting of approximately 85 staff, the Cleaning Services team works within the Facilities Services section of the Directorate of Estates and Facilities, and provides a comprehensive cleaning service across the University campuses. The team ensure that a clean, hygienic and safe environment is maintained for students, staff and visitors to the institution. Activities extend right across the academic and administrative buildings on the Estate, and also incorporate services to the University libraries and sports facilities, and providing support for institutional events and other on campus activities.
Post holders may be based at any premises the University occupies and may be required to work at any University location, so a flexible approach is important.
Excellent timekeeping and communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and independently, and being reliable are all essential requirements.
The successful candidates will ideally have experience in the cleaning industry and be conversant with relevant Health and Safety procedures and protocols, including COSHH and manual handling.
Hours of work and posts available
- 20 hours per week, mainly based around Monday - Friday 0600 - 1000 hours but occasional weekend working will be required to support events and student activity.
Salary will be paid on the Grade 1 scale, £12.75 per hour for the number of hours worked.
Informal email enquiries can be sent to gintare.varinauskiene@abdn.ac.uk
This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: EST402M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 7 July 2025
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged