Cleaning Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23,205 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 5LE |
| Company: | Durham University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26000189_1771848575 |
Summary
Job Title: Cleaning Assistant
Department Estates and Facilities Directorate
Accommodation and Commercial Services
Grade: Grade 1
Salary range: £23,205 (pro-rata)
Working arrangements: Part-time (see below for shift details)
Permanent
Onsite working only
For available shifts, please see below
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12th March (between 8am-12pm)
Available Shifts:
Full year:
- 1x 15 hours, 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks, indicative working pattern6am-9am, Monday to Friday
- 2x 10 hours, 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks, indicative working pattern 6am-9am, Monday to Friday
- 1 x 12.5 hours, 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks. Indicative hours 5.30pm-8pm
- 1x 6 hours, 2 out of 7, 52 weeks, indicative hours 7am-10am Saturday and Sunday2x 10 hours, 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks, indicative working pattern 6am-9am, Monday to Friday
Term time:
- 1x 15 hours, 5 days out of 7, 35 weeks, indicative working pattern 6am-9am, Monday to Friday
The Role and Department
As Cleaning Assistant, you will deliver a range of cleaning and housekeeping services across University premises, including the cleaning and servicing of facilities, offices and common areas, used by students, staff and commercial customers.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
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