Commercial Cleaner Job Peterborough area,Cambridgeshire and Peterborough England UK,Maintenance/Cleaning

British Antarctic Survey
Commercial Cleaner
BAS 26/87
Contract type:
Fixed-Term Contract - 18 months
Location:
Cambridge
Salary: £25,842 to £26,186 per annum
Closing date: 25 October 2026

Overview:
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are looking for a commercial cleaner to support the Cambridge based BAS Estates team. The role involves developing superb working relationships with various stakeholders including internal staff and visitors. This post offers flexible working (Mon-Fri). This role is not suitable for hybrid working.

Purpose:

To work as part of the BAS cleaning team to help maintain a clean and hygienic environment in support of BAS Facilities Management
To ensure that BAS Cambridge site is clean and maintained in a safe environment
To ensure that high standards of health and safety are maintained

Duties:

Empty bins & replace liners
Vacuum/sweep floors
Damp mop floors
Polishing
Clean sanitary areas
Dusting
Glass cleaning
Waste recycling
Cleaning of toilet areas & kitchenettes
Topping up of hand towel dispensers and soap dispensers
Stores request forms
Provide cover for sickness and holiday
Work within the Health and Safety Policy
Other duties and cleaning tasks as detailed by the manager

Skill Specification:

Essential

General standard of education
Computer literate
Proven skills in working independently with minimum supervision
Good communication skills in listening and understanding instructions
Motivated individual with a strong desire for self and team development
Ability to take instructions from and discuss issues with the supervisor
Good time keeping
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Work within the UKRI values
Ability to work effectively and as part of a team. Ability to build productive relationships and work with a wide range of scientists, operational staff, and external partners
To understand COSHH and Health and Safety needs

Desirable

Previous cleaning experience
Previous experience cleaning in a multifunctional environment
Ability to plan own workload

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.