Cleaning Operative - Nights

About the Job

The University of Northampton is looking to appoint a cleaning operative. This is a fixed term position to December 23rd 2026, working mainly within the Academic Buildings.

• Post will be part time – 37hrs per week.
• Working hours are between 10pm – 6am, Monday – Friday nights.

The successful applicants will work within the current teams to achieve and maintain exemplary standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout all spaces mainly within the academic buildings. They will provide scheduled and ad‑hoc cleaning support across shared staff facilities and general circulation areas across the estate, with responsibility for replenishing consumables to ensure continuity of services. This will be a proactive role to meet the needs of all building users.

Principle duties include:

• Service all areas (hoovering, mopping, wiping, dusting and removing general detritus) and making good designated areas prescribed by the Facilities Supervisors.
• Complete scheduled and ad‑hoc tasks to maintain a level of cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Remove waste to designated bin stores and replenish consumable items.
• General management and removal of litter, waste and spillages in academic general circulation areas and other buildings.
• Work with other team members to ensure that work is covered during absence of colleagues.
• Follow 1st Degree Facilities Standard operating procedures.

You must have the following:

• Experience in cleaning tasks.
• Be able to work accurately and safely.
• Experience in completion of work in accordance with approved codes of practice and legislative compliance.
• Experience of working in occupied buildings, understanding the need not to cause disruption.
• Sound knowledge of products and materials currently in use.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and on own initiative, either in a team or alone.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands.
• Adaptable, conscientious and good team member.

Desirable:

• BICS Operators Proficiency Certificate Stage 1 or willingness to work towards qualification.

You will be working as part of the 1st Degree team, within the Estates and Campus Services team. 1st Degree Facilities is a trading name of UNEL which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. The University is currently unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

We welcome applications from individuals from under‑represented groups. The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

For more details, visit Equality and Diversity at UON.