Environment jobs in United Kingdom

The University Campus Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across university buildings, classrooms, offices, and communal areas including a sports centre. This is a manual and physically demanding role that involves a range of cleaning duties requiring attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a facilities team. You will be responsible for completing designated cleaning duties to the required standards set by management within time constraints set by opening hours of the campus. The position supports the university’s commitment to providing a positive and hygienic space for students, staff, and visitors.

Walsall Campus is a busy 52-week campus and cleanliness is a high priority in the current environment. If you would like to work as part of dynamic and challenging environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

The position covers cleaning in our Teaching & Admin Buildings.

• Saturdays – 6am to 9am (3 hours paid at enhanced pay at time and half = 4.5 hours)
• Sundays – 6am to 9am (3 hours paid at enhanced pay at time and half = 4.5 hours)
• Mondays – 6am to 11.23am (5.23 hours)
• Total 14.23 hours

Cleaning experience is essential and an aptitude for hard work, a willingness to learn how to use different equipment and flexible and adaptable approach. Customer service and a willingness to work with students and academic staff is paramount.

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme– with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition– £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service– Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts– EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support– 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts– at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers– Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan– Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms– Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working– Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking– available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme– Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts– Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts– Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

• Staff Network and Inclusion– Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access– Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme– Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
• Leadership and Management Development– Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.