Cleaner
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,028 to £23,881 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | EH14 4AS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heriot-Watt University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4213 |
Summary
Job Title: Cleaner
Grade and Salary: Grade 3 (£23,028-£23,881) pro rata for part time
Contracts Available: 12 Months Fixed Term - Part time (25 hours per week, 9am-2pm, 5 over 7).
FTE and working pattern: Per contract, 5/7 including weekends and statutory days, monthly rosters subject to change. Additional hours required at peak times.
Organisation Name: Campus Services Directorate
Rewards and Benefits: 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days per year after 5 years service, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.
Purpose of Role
To ensure an effective and efficient operation of cleaning services within the Heriot Watt University Riccarton campus. To participate in the day to day programmes of cleaning work within the allocated cleaning zones of the University to ensure that the facilities are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
To actively contribute to the successful delivery of excellent service to all students, staff and visitors across the university by keeping student accommodation and University offices, meeting rooms and lecture theatres clean and tidy and fit for use.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To ensure all University buildings and accommodation are cleaned to a high standard following the standard operating procedures
Use appropriate equipment and machinery, reporting any faults to Cleaning Supervisor
Work within and ensure service level agreements are met
Support line management to deliver a flexible, efficient and professional service to all our customers
Report repairs, faults and maintenance to Cleaning Supervisor
Education, Qualifications & Experience
Domestic/hotel cleaning experience desirable although full training will be given. These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made.
Essential
Demonstrable ability to speak and understand English in order to follow verbal and written instructions and deal with customer/student queries
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Demonstrable excellent customer service
Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a pressured environment
Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
Attention to detail
Desirable
Experience of working within a similar cleaning environment
Experience of operating relevant cleaning equipment
This job description is intended as a flexible framework which outlines the key general areas of activity in your position. Other activities may be required which are not outlined above but which are appropriate to the position and grade. Your personal objectives (Forward Job Plan) will also set out specific tasks and objectives for you to achieve, including objectives to help your career development.
Grade and Salary: Grade 3 (£23,028-£23,881) pro rata for part time
Contracts Available: 12 Months Fixed Term - Part time (25 hours per week, 9am-2pm, 5 over 7).
FTE and working pattern: Per contract, 5/7 including weekends and statutory days, monthly rosters subject to change. Additional hours required at peak times.
Organisation Name: Campus Services Directorate
Rewards and Benefits: 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days per year after 5 years service, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.
Purpose of Role
To ensure an effective and efficient operation of cleaning services within the Heriot Watt University Riccarton campus. To participate in the day to day programmes of cleaning work within the allocated cleaning zones of the University to ensure that the facilities are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
To actively contribute to the successful delivery of excellent service to all students, staff and visitors across the university by keeping student accommodation and University offices, meeting rooms and lecture theatres clean and tidy and fit for use.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To ensure all University buildings and accommodation are cleaned to a high standard following the standard operating procedures
Use appropriate equipment and machinery, reporting any faults to Cleaning Supervisor
Work within and ensure service level agreements are met
Support line management to deliver a flexible, efficient and professional service to all our customers
Report repairs, faults and maintenance to Cleaning Supervisor
Education, Qualifications & Experience
Domestic/hotel cleaning experience desirable although full training will be given. These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made.
Essential
Demonstrable ability to speak and understand English in order to follow verbal and written instructions and deal with customer/student queries
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Demonstrable excellent customer service
Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a pressured environment
Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
Attention to detail
Desirable
Experience of working within a similar cleaning environment
Experience of operating relevant cleaning equipment
This job description is intended as a flexible framework which outlines the key general areas of activity in your position. Other activities may be required which are not outlined above but which are appropriate to the position and grade. Your personal objectives (Forward Job Plan) will also set out specific tasks and objectives for you to achieve, including objectives to help your career development.
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