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Cleaner (Part Time)

Assistant staff

28 May 2026

Location

West Cambridge site, Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Type

Permanent Part Time (up to 30h/week, 5 days onsite)

Salary

£23,350 pro rata

Required Qualifications

No formal qualifications required
Lab/office cleaning experience beneficial
Follow written safety instructions
Flexible approach
Reliable attendance
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Cleaner (Part Time)

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 30h 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.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

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: ap2590@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LJ49543 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Salary

£23,350 pro rata

Reference

LJ49543

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

29 April 2026

Closing date

28 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

🧹What are the main responsibilities of the Part Time Cleaner role?

The role involves cleaning duties in communal areas, facilities, and toilets within the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy. Training is provided as needed. For full details, see the Further Particulars. Explore similar administration jobs at universities.

🎓What qualifications or experience are required for this Cleaner position?

No formal qualifications needed, but laboratory or office cleaning experience is beneficial. Essential skills include ability to follow written safety instructions for cleaning products, flexibility, and reliability. Training provided where necessary. Check higher ed admin jobs for similar roles.

⏰What are the working hours and flexibility for this Part Time Cleaner job?

Up to 30 hours per week, permanent role, onsite 5 days per week at West Cambridge site. Flexibility on times can be discussed. Building offers high-standard facilities with lift access. View university jobs with flexible options.

📝How do I apply for the University of Cambridge Cleaner (Part Time) position?

Click 'Apply' to register and submit online via the recruitment system. Quote reference LJ49543. Early applications encouraged as it may close early. Eligibility to work in UK required. Use our free resume template to prepare.

🎉What benefits does the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy offer?

Welcoming team with social events and free passes to University Botanic Garden. New building on West Cambridge site with public transport. Post-offer health assessment required. Informal enquiries to Aleksandra Perren at ap2590@cam.ac.uk. See employer branding in higher ed.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for this Cambridge Cleaner role?

The University requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK; no visa sponsorship mentioned. Confirm UK work rights before applying. Explore UK university jobs for more opportunities.
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