Cleaner

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference

REQ011876

Date posted

05/12/2025

Application closing date

09/01/2026

Location

Manchester

Salary

£13.45 per hour

Package

Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme

Contractual hours

15

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

Facilities

Job description

Join our dedicated facilities team and help keep our college clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to carry out general cleaning duties across classrooms, offices, and communal areas. You'll take pride in maintaining high hygiene standards and working as part of a supportive team. Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential—full training will be provided. If you're dependable, punctual, and take pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join our Facilities Department as a Cleaner on a permanent, part time (15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 06:00 - 09:00) basis.

Site Information

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands-on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners' lives.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Pro-Rata).
• 3 well-being days per year (FTE).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Cleaning experience.
• Hold or work towards British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICs) or similar.
• Manual Handling training.
• Risk assessment training.
• COSHH training.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 09/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response