Cleaning Assistant

Salary: £10,949 / year

Cleaning Assistant
Application Deadline: 11 November 2024

Department: Campus Office

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Aberystwyth Campus

Reporting To: Campus Manager

Compensation: £10,949 / year

DescriptionThe Corporate Board is committed to appointing staff that will display initiative and enthusiasm, and further enhance the reputation of the College through a commitment to working as a member of a team and producing work of high quality. In particular, staff who are able to further our mission: To be Excellent - The College of Choice. The post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a pro-active and innovative person.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that the college is cleaned to a high standard within your assigned area and throughout;
• All bins to be emptied and re-lined, rubbish to be left outside buildings at the end of the shift;
• Carpeted areas to be fully vacuumed as and when required;
• Hard floor areas to be dry mopped or brushed. Certain hard floors to be mopped or buffed daily;
• Work surfaces, desks, tables and other equipment to be cleaned and dusted as required;
• To maintain and use all materials and equipment in the most efficient and cost-effective manner;
• To provide additional cleaning as necessary after major/additional events to ensure that the building is prepared to the required standard for operational purposes;
• To operate in accordance with all Health & Safety legislation and COSHH requirements;
• Rooms to be secured on leaving with lights turned off when you leave;
• Report any damage or maintenance requirements to your supervisor;
• Contributing as appropriate to the effective implementation of all college policies and procedures;
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal, Director of Estates and Health & Safety, Estates Officer and Cleaning Supervisor.

Skills Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential Criteria:

• Relevant cleaning experience
• Able to work effectively on one's own and as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks relating to the post in an effective manner
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
• Able to show initiative within the work environment

Welsh Language Requirements:

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1

See detailed language descriptions attached.

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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Benefits

• You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts