Cleaners - Afternoon/Evening (16:00 - 22:00pm)

EST0027, Cleaners, Estates Department, Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2018

Grade 1: £15,721 per annum full time equivalent (FTE), pro rata for part time hours

Afternoon - Evening Shift, part time, 30 hours per week (0.8571 FTE), Monday to Friday 16:00pm to 22:00pm


The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to work as part of our Facilities Management Cleaning & Waste team as one of our Cleaners?

Our Cleaning Team play a vital role in maintaining a clean and well-cared-for University. The role involves being responsible for the day to day cleaning across a wide variety of areas across the University including offices, circulation areas, teaching rooms, toilets, etc.


PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

The Person

You will have relevant experience of cleaning, be proud of the contribution you make to a positive University environment, and be passionate about delivering excellent results. You will be able to work with the minimum of supervision, follow specific work schedules and be able to receive and act on instructions.

Please see the job description on our website which includes the person specification. If you think you are the right person for the job we would love to hear from you, and if so, it is important that you include details of exactly how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification in your application form.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.


Estates Department

The Estates Department provides a number of essential services to the University of Kent and is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the extensive grounds and buildings; the security of students, staff and visitors; transport and travel; a postal service and the telephone exchange as well as the University Design & Print Centre. It is also responsible for the buildings, new development and construction projects both at Canterbury and at our Medway campus at Chatham Maritime and on the Chatham Historic Dock Yard.


Employee Benefits

The University offers a generous annual leave entitlement.

Upon appointment all eligible staff can become members to a contributory, defined benefit occupational pension scheme.

We are committed to fostering a learning culture by maximising cultural and developmental opportunities for our staff. We ensure staff have the appropriate skills to do their job, and where applicable and with support meet or exceed any legislative/compliance requirements. In the Estates Department we also have our own dedicated Training & Development Officer offering knowledge and support tailored to the needs of the specialisms/trades within the Department.

In addition, family friendly and flexible working policies allow staff to experience work life balance and support where required.

All University staff are expected to ensure and promote equality, diversity and inclusivity and dignity at work. In the Estates Department we also adhere to core values known as CHOICES: Customer Focused, Honest, Ownership, Inclusive, Competent and Empowered (further information on our website).