The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

The department of Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) is responsible for running and maintaining the entire University estate, including all our buildings, gardens, and facilities.

We work with all departments to keep the University running effectively, ensuring the University continues to be a remarkable place to work and study for our staff and students.

As a Mobile Cleaning Assistant, you will play an important and valued role in our University community by helping to maintain our buildings and outdoor spaces, ensuring they remain clean and well presented for staff, students and visitors.

Main duties and responsibilities

• In accordance with agreed schedules, cleaning of specified internal and external areas, using the appropriate techniques, materials and specialist equipment.
• With an outdoor focus: clear leaves, sweep walkways, clean external windows and remove graffiti & fly posters.
• Respond to reactive departmental cleaning requests submitted through the Helpdesk or Planon system.
• The transportation of cleaning equipment between sites and the correct and safe use, storage and cleaning of equipment in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Report any cleaning equipment faults, damage or maintenance issues to the Cleaning Supervisor.
• The use of cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH Regulations (2002).
• Ensure the safekeeping of keys during working hours.
• Responsibility for the activation and deactivation of building alarms and security of entrances/exits after duties, as appropriate.
• Prioritising your own workload, communicating with, and working around building users, to ensure areas used first are prioritised.  
• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential criteria

• Effective verbal communication skills (interview/application).
• Ability to work both independently and by supporting colleagues as part of a team (interview/application).
• Driven and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and flexible approach to work (interview/application).
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent customer service (interview/application).
• A full UK driving licence with the requirement to drive a transit van (application).

Desirable criteria

• Previous outdoor/external cleaning experience (interview/application).

Further Information

Grade: 2

Salary: £12.30 per hour

Work arrangement: Full Time. Monday to Friday, working 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week.

Line manager: Cleaning Shift Supervisor

Our website: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/efm

For informal enquiries about this job contact the Campus Services Administration Team on fmhub@sheffield.ac.uk.

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place week commencing 17th March 2025. This will consist of interview questions and a group exercise. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage after 3rd March 2025.  If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process please e-mail fmhub@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
 

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Closing Date : 27/02/2025 

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.