Domestic Assistant

2 months ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Department of Pathology has two vacancies for a part-time early morning Domestic Assistant staff, one of which will be working predominantly in the Department's canteen, the other in the labs and communal areas.

Working as part of a team, the post-holders will both have responsibility for cleaning, portering and general housekeeping. Duties include: cleaning and serving in the canteen, cleaning offices, laboratories, meeting rooms, lavatories and other communal areas. Please see the Further Information documents below for more information.

15 hours per week: Early morning start.

The post is managed through the Department's Facilities Office, with day-to-day supervision co-ordinated by the Domestic Services Supervisor and Facilities Administrator. The Department of Pathology is split across two sites, Tennis Court Road in central Cambridge and Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The post will mainly be based at the Department's central site but will be required, on occasions, to provide cover at its site in Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Experience of cleaning and an NVQ 1 or 2 in Cleaning Methods and food hygiene level 2 would be helpful, although full training will be given. The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions and understand user and safety instructions (regarding the use of chemicals) is required. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and deal with a wide range of people with tact, diplomacy and respect are essential, along with reliability, professionalism and a high level of attention to detail. Due to the nature of the work, candidates are expected to have a good level of physical fitness.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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Previous applicants need not apply.

Any queries regarding this position should be directed to Caius Liu, Facilities Manager

Please quote reference PK42326 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.

Further information

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Department/Location

Department of Pathology, Central Cambridge

Salary

£21,828 pro rata

Reference

PK42326

Domestic Assistant