Cleaning Operative PM
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary - £19,333 p.a. pro rata.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you passionate about keeping a clean and hygienic environment? Do you want to create a safe and healthy campus for our staff, students, and visitors? Do you have excellent customer service skills?
The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
We are looking for Cleaning Operatives to join our busy, quality-focused Cleaning team. You will help provide a clean, safe and well-presented environment, to the highest of standards, ensuring a positive and enjoyable campus experience for all our students, staff and visitors.
You will be highly motivated with a flexible and positive ‘can-do’ attitude towards your work. You will have excellent attention to detail with high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You will support colleagues and undertake all cleaning duties as required, such as emptying bins and removing waste to the designated bin site, vacuuming, mopping, spray cleaning, damp dusting fixtures and fittings and cleaning sanitary areas.
The role is part-time, working Monday to Friday 5pm – 8pm - 15 hours per week.
Due to the nature of the role, you may also be required to work weekends, bank holidays and University closed days.
- What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Malcolm Thorne – Operations Manager
Email: M.Thorne2@leeds.ac.uk
Location: Leeds - Main CampusFaculty/Service: Facilities Directorate
School/Institute: Cleaning Services
Category: Operational Support
Grade: Grade 2
Salary: £19,333 p.a. pro rata
Working Time: Working some weekends and close days
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Ongoing
Release Date: Thursday 09 February 2023
Closing Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
Reference: FDCLS1000
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaning Operative PM roles across University of Leeds's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,333 - £19,333 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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