Domestic Services Assistant (Cleaner)

Title: Domestic Services Assistant (Cleaner) Description: The opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Soft FM Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a quality; customer focused cleaning service within the University campus. Duties of the role As part of your position as Domestic Services Assistant, you will be responsible for cleaning and preparation of various areas in the academic and associated buildings, and provide cleaning cover across all University buildings including the residential buildings as and when required by management. Skills and qualifications You must have the ability to undertake domestic cleaning to a high standard with good communication skills, a positive attitude to delivering good customer service and a flexible approach to work. You will have an understanding of any Health and Safety information and g uidance, in order to carry out the safe use of chemical and equipment. It is important that you are able to undertake physical aspects of the post, and can fulfil the staff vetting requirements in respect of the University Positions of Trust. You will have a flexible and positive approach to work, with a professional manner. Hours and working pattern Appointment to this post will be made on a part-time (30 hours per week) permanent basis, the current working pattern being Monday to Friday 10.30am - 5.00pm, however in the interests of working efficiency the University may from time to time review current working patterns. Hours may be required to be worked within the operational window of 5.30am to 9pm, 5 days in 7 days. Changes to working patterns resulting from this will be subject to a minimum of 21 calendar days' notice. At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is centr al to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place. Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £16,421 per annum (pro rata), rising to £16,872 per annum (pro rata) on satisfactory completion of probationary period Full time or Part time: part Contract type: permanent Interested? Don't hesitate Click "apply" now to download our application form Closing date: 15/03/2020 Job reference: REQ03688