Cleaner, Cleaning Services

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere, and the people – creating a sense of home that helps students feel safe, secure, and thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join our Reading team. This is a permanent part‑time position working 25 hours per week (8:30am–1:30pm, Monday–Friday). The salary is £16,930 per annum.

• Clean designated areas of student accommodation, including bedrooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and kitchen white goods.
• Vacuum, spot‑clean and shampoo carpets; sweep, polish floors and clean stairs.
• Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades and other fixtures as appropriate.
• Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin‑store areas.
• During the summer season only: make beds (strip and change sheeting), collect and bag laundered linen, pack laundry for collection; clean internal and external windows where applicable; clean and wash glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils.
• Maintain daily liaison with residents, Residence Managers and UPP staff.
• Act in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and practices at all times.

• Experience cleaning in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for doing an excellent job.
• Good conversational standard of the English language and ability to read and interpret Health & Safety guidance.
• Prepared to work at other sites and additional hours when needed, especially during student arrival and departure weekends.
• Ability to pass satisfactory vetting, employment references covering the past three years, DBS and barring checks if required.

• Competitive salary (£16,930 per annum).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life insurance and pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Cycling-to-work scheme.
• Store discounts and discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants, gyms and more.

UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture. We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process.