Job Description
Weekend Cleaner
Requisition Id:  663
Job Location:  Gateway House
Full-time/Part-time:  Part-time/Annualised hours
Employee Weekly Hours:  3.33
Maximum Salary:  24,533.00 GBP
Minimum Salary:  24,533.00 GBP
Market Supplement: 
Application Closing Date:  29/10/2026
Job Description: 

Main duties and responsibilities

Role

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Campus Services team, working on our city campus to help fulfil our commitment to providing a quality cleaning service to the academic environment.

We are seeking reliable and motivated Cleaners to join our team. As part of Estates and Facilities, you will help create a positive environment that supports the learning, teaching, and research activities of the University.

This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, pride in your work, and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential. You will work as part of a supportive team to maintain the University's buildings to the highest standards, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and welcoming for our diverse community and focuses on the student experience

As a weekend Cleaner, this busy and varied role incorporates all duties related to both general and reactive cleaning, assistance with ceremonies and corporate events and ensuring all buildings are maintained to the highest standard to enhance our facilities for all students, staff and visitors.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual:

  • Who will ideally have previous cleaning experience
  • You will have experience of using modern cleaning methods and using cleaning machinery and tools. You will be provided with training when you join the team.
  • Take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness.
  • Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Can work independently and as part of a team.
  • Are reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Can follow cleaning procedures, instructions, and health and safety requirements.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • Are willing to undertake training and development as required.

 

The position is to work as part of a small team on campus at the weekend. You will be required to work 10 hours (Saturday and Sunday 06:00am – 11:00am), on a one weekend in three rota totalling 17.33 weekends per year.

The salary shown will be pro-rated down to reflect the part time hours however you will also receive a 50% unsociable hours payment, per hour on top of your normal hourly rate.

 

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Information at a Glance

 

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk