Cleaner; Part Time

The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy is looking for an additional member of staff to join our cleaning team. The role covers cleaning duties in communal areas and facilities including toilets.

No formal qualifications are required although experience of laboratory and/or office cleaning, would be beneficial, however training will be provided where necessary. As the role requires the use of cleaning products, the ability to follow written safety instructions is essential. A willingness to be flexible in approach and reliability are essential.

We are a welcoming and friendly Department, located on the West Cambridge site with access to public transport links. Our building is a new built with high standard accommodation and with lift access to each floor. We hold social events and have free passes for friends and family to the University Botanic Garden.

The role is permanent. We are able to offer up to 25hrs per week. We are happy to discuss flexibility on working times but we are expecting the post holder to be onsite 5 days per week.

For the job responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the below linked Further Particulars.

We encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Aleksandra Perren, Email:

Please quote reference LJ50728 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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