Housekeeping Assistant (Permanent/Part-time)

Harper Adams University is looking to recruit a Part Time Housekeeping Assistant.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake the following responsibilities to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the University;

•    Collect and bag up all refuse and take to collection point or bin areas (not in student residential areas).

•    All floor maintenance including the use of suitable machinery i.e. carpets, hard floors.

•    Damp wipe all furniture, fittings, ledges, pipes etc.

•    Clean all toilets, washrooms, bath and shower rooms.

•    Replenish all toilet requisites i.e. hand towels, toilet tissue, bin liners etc.  Change shower curtains as necessary.

•    Cleaning duties and protocol as specified for residential and non-residential areas.

•    Participate in training courses as required.

•    To work as an integral part of the cleaning team.

•    Maintaining materials, equipment, and storage areas in a safe, clean and tidy condition.

•    Report immediately any faults in the fabric of the building or in cleaning equipment either to the supervisory/management team or via the Repairs Request book.

•    Ensure that safe working methods are adhered to and that the University’s Health & Safety Policy, Bribery & Corruption, Safeguarding, Lost Property and all relevant Policies are complied with.

 All other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and the salary range of the grade.  

The hours of work are: 

3hrs per day/15hrs per week working Monday to Friday: 4am-7am (teaching/office areas x 52wks)

or

5hrs per day/25hrs per week working Monday to Friday: 4am-9am (teaching/office areas x 52wks)

or

5hrs per day/25hrs per week working Monday to Friday: 8am – 1pm or 9am – 2pm (student/conference accommodation x 52wks)

Please state on your application form which hours you are applying for

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please email mpryce@harper-adams.ac.uk  

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk      

Please note that this role closes at 13:00 on Tuesday 25th March 2025

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Closing Date: 25 Mar 2025

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £12.06 per hour