Job Description

Department
Soft FM Services are responsible for cleaning and portering services to the university's academic, administrative, and residential estate. Soft FM facilitates all university key events, such as graduation and open days and ensures areas are prepared for other events such as receptions and summer conferences.
Soft FM Services is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Cleaner to join our busy team.
Skills and Qualities
We are looking for a self-motivated and personable individual who has a real passion for delivering cleaning services to the highest standards.
You will be part of a dedicated team of cleaners delivering cleaning services to the academic and administrative estate, working one of the shift patterns mentioned in the job description.
Hours
Weekend Shift- 15 hours per week to be worked. Current working hours for this post are Saturday and Sunday 5.30am to 1.45pm.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email
*More information:
Job title Cleaner (Weekend) - UECS Job reference REQ09445 Application closing date 25/08/2025 Location Colchester Salary 24,966 per annum (pro rata) (12.60 per hour) Employment type Permanent, Part Time Job category/type UECS Attachments Job description
Department
Soft FM Services are responsible for cleaning and portering services to the university's academic, administrative, and residential estate. Soft FM facilitates all university key events, such as graduation and open days and ensures areas are prepared for other events such as receptions and summer conferences.
Soft FM Services is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Cleaner to join our busy team.
Skills and Qualities
We are looking for a self-motivated and personable individual who has a real passion for delivering cleaning services to the highest standards.
You will be part of a dedicated team of cleaners delivering cleaning services to the academic and administrative estate, working one of the shift patterns mentioned in the job description.
Hours
Weekend Shift- 15 hours per week to be worked. Current working hours for this post are Saturday and Sunday 5.30am to 1.45pm.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email
*More information:
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