"Cleaning Operative"

University of Leeds - Facilities Directorate

Location: Leeds

Salary: £23,742 to £24,215 per annum pro-rata

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 11th March 2026

Closes: 24th March 2026

Job Ref: FDCLS1038

Various part-time roles available

Mornings 15 hours per week, 7.00am to 10.00am, Monday to Friday or Evenings 15 hours per week, between 5.00pm to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday

Due to the nature of the role you may also be required to work weekends, bank holidays and University closed days.

This role will be based on the university campus.

Are you passionate about keeping a clean and hygienic environment? Do you want to create a safe and healthy campus for our staff, students, and visitors? Do you have excellent customer service skills?

We are looking for Cleaner to join our busy, quality-focused Cleaning team. You will help provide a clean, safe and well-presented environment, to the highest of standards, ensuring a positive and enjoyable campus experience for all of our students, staff and visitors.

You will be highly motivated with a flexible and positive ‘can-do’ attitude towards your work. You will have excellent attention to detail with high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You will support colleagues and undertake all cleaning duties as required, such as emptying bins and removing waste to the designated bin site, vacuuming, mopping, spray cleaning, damp dusting fixtures and fittings and cleaning sanitary areas.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Anna Oledzka - Operations Manager, Cleaning Services

Email: a.oledzka@leeds.ac.uk