Cleaning - Cleaning Operative

Casual Cleaning Operative – Holiday and Absence Cover 

Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities - University of Oxford, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG 
Employer: Bidvest Noonan 
Contract: Casual, as-and-when-required 
Pay: £14.06 per hour 

Join our cleaning team at the Schwarzman Centre 

Bidvest Noonan is looking for reliable and motivated people to join our pool of casual cleaning operatives at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. 

We are recruiting people who can provide cover when members of our regular cleaning team are on holiday, off sick or otherwise absent. 

This is a flexible opportunity for anyone looking for additional work without committing to fixed weekly hours. Shifts will be offered according to operational needs and your availability. 

About the Schwarzman Centre 

Located in the University of Oxford's Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a modern academic and cultural building bringing together teaching, research, library facilities and performance spaces. 

The Centre includes a concert hall, theatre, the Great Hall, seminar rooms, offices and public areas. 

As part of the cleaning team, you will help maintain the high standards expected in a building used by students, university staff, performers and visitors throughout the day.

You will work alongside an established team and receive guidance on the building, cleaning procedures and the areas you will be responsible for.

Your responsibilities 

Depending on the shift and area you are covering, your duties may include:

Cleaning public areas, seminar rooms, offices, study spaces and staff facilities. 

Cleaning and maintaining toilets, showers and washrooms. 

Vacuuming, mopping, dusting floors and cleaning surfaces. 

Emptying bins, replacing liners and disposing of waste. 

Cleaning frequently touchpoints. 

Maintaining cleaning equipment and keeping trolleys and cleaning cupboards clean and stocked. 

Following cleaning task cards, health and safety procedures and colour-coding requirements. 

Reporting maintenance issues, equipment faults and supply shortages to the supervisor... Etc. 

You will be expected to follow the cleaning procedures and standards established for each area. 

Available shifts

We are looking for people who can cover one or more of the following shift patterns: 

Shifts will be offered when cover is required. Planned holiday cover may be arranged in advance, while sickness cover may be offered at shorter notice. 

Please note: This is a casual position. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary from week to week. 

Pay and benefits 

£14.06 per hour. 

Flexible, casual working arrangements. 

Holiday entitlement and holiday pay in accordance with statutory requirements and your employment terms. 

Uniform provided. 

Paid on-site induction and training. 

Opportunity to apply for permanent vacancies when available. 

What we're looking for 

We would love to hear from people who are: 

Reliable, punctual and committed to doing a good job. 

Able to follow instructions and cleaning task cards. 

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. 

Able to communicate sufficiently in English to understand instructions and report issues. 

Willing to learn and follow established cleaning procedures. 

Flexible and available to provide cover when needed. 

Previous professional cleaning experience would be helpful, but it is not essential. We value reliability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 
 
 Please include: 

Your full name and contact telephone number. 

The area of Oxford you live in or will be travelling from. 

Which days and shifts you are available for. 

A brief description of any previous cleaning or similar experience. 

Suitable applicants will be contacted to arrange a short informal interview and an introduction to the building. 

Bidvest Noonan is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.