Cleaning Operative
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU00004839/KU00004840 |
Summary
Operational Grade 1 - £12.60 per hour
2 x 17.5 hours Part Time Indefinite
Hours of work are between 4.40pm and 8.10pm, working 5 days out of 7.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Estate and Campus Services. The Directorate is responsible for Cleaning Services.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Cleaning Services team; typical duties include cleaning teaching rooms, offices, toilets, bathrooms, and kitchens in our teaching building and/or student accommodation. You will need to operate cleaning machinery & use cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.
Working patterns will be allocated, however the positions require flexibility as hours of work may vary depending on the time of year e.g., to carry out deep cleaning, prepare rooms for conferences etc; and some weekend working is required.
No experience is necessary, as full training will be provided.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to a.oshea@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 31 March 2026
2 x 17.5 hours Part Time Indefinite
Hours of work are between 4.40pm and 8.10pm, working 5 days out of 7.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Estate and Campus Services. The Directorate is responsible for Cleaning Services.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Cleaning Services team; typical duties include cleaning teaching rooms, offices, toilets, bathrooms, and kitchens in our teaching building and/or student accommodation. You will need to operate cleaning machinery & use cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.
Working patterns will be allocated, however the positions require flexibility as hours of work may vary depending on the time of year e.g., to carry out deep cleaning, prepare rooms for conferences etc; and some weekend working is required.
No experience is necessary, as full training will be provided.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to a.oshea@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 31 March 2026
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