The Post
*Part Time position*
Based at the Marine Environmental Research Laboratory, Machrihanish, you will be an enthusiastic individual, committed to ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the buildings.
Reporting directly to an on-site manager, you will be responsible in ensuring designated areas are cleaned in accordance with specification.
As a front facing role, you will be expected to provide excellence in customer care to all users of the properties.
Additional Information/Special Conditions
You are required to wear a uniform (that will be provided) and are expected to have a high standard of personal appearance.
As the post involves manual handling, you should have the ability to perform repetitive tasks, including lifting and bending.
Description of Duties
Operational
* Provide planned and reactive cleaning services to defined service level standards to ensure a common standard is maintained within your designated area. Cleaning services include cleaning of all accessible surfaces, comprising furniture, fixtures and fittings, various floor types, carpets, sanitary ware, toilet and shower facilities (including unblocking drains as necessary), kitchens (including appliances) and laboratories
* Report any maintenance, damage, cleanliness issues to the site manager
* Ensure safe working practices are maintained in the workplace, particularly ensuring compliance with all instructions relating to the use and storage of chemicals, materials and equipment provided for the role
* Undertake legislative compliance through regular sanitising in relation to Legionella treatment and to report when such works are completed
* Undertake room preparation in relation to bookings, including but not limited to making beds, literature distribution and hospitality provision set up
* Ensure all lost property is dealt with in accordance with University policy and procedures
* Attend and participate in relevant training and development to ensure that operational and safety standards are maintained at all times
* Support internal and external emergency cleaning, ensuring that body fluid and other emergency spillages and graffiti removal is dealt with in accordance with agreed procedures
* Empty waste and recycling receptacles in line with building specification and actual usage, transferring waste to designated disposal points
* Use all equipment and materials in an economical way, minimising waste
* Restock consumables and report any faults or difficulties with equipment or materials to the site manager
* Plan and organise own duties effectively and efficiently, within training/guidance given, proactively seeking support from the site manager where required
* Proactively respond to changes in demands as appropriate i.e., floods, spillages, replenishment of toilet supplies
Customer Service
* Provide excellence in all areas of customer service
* Promote a positive image of the University, and the department, at all times by personally living the values, maintaining a professional appearance, wearing protective clothing/workwear as issued, whilst maintaining a positive and proactive mindset
Health and Safety
* Ensure all work carried out complies with relevant risk assessments, safety legislation, University safety policies and procedures and all applicable regulations, Approved Code of Practices and good practice guidelines
* Ensure manual handling practices are observed at all times
* Complete and assist with compliance checks as required
* Assist with fire management procedures as required, supporting building users in the event of a fire alarm or emergency evacuation, directing them to the nearest emergency exits
* Report any breaches of security and emergencies within area of work to the site manager and assist with emergency procedures as required
Essential Criteria
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of cleaning duties
* Knowledge of safe working practices and COSHH requirements
* Knowledge of Health and Safety in a cleaning environment
* Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including lifting and bending
Skills & Attributes
* Evidence of being self-motivated with a “can do” style and approach.
* The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range colleagues
* The ability to follow instructions and prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Additional Information
Part time (25% FTE)
Open Ended
Grade 3: £22,454 - £23,414 p.a. pro-rata
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 02 April 2025.
The University will pay a supplement per annum pro rata with effect from 01 November 2024, to align with the Real Living Wage (RLW) which equates to £23,588 p.a. This RLW supplement will be reviewed annually to take account of future increases and RLW rates.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role will require a Basic Disclosure check. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please click the apply button, which will take you directly to the University Website.