Cleaning - Cleaning Operative

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.

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

Morning

Monday–Friday

06:00–09:00

3

Day

09:00–17:00

1 hour

7

Evening

18:00–21:00

Weekend early

Saturday–Sunday

06:00–13:00

30 minutes

6.5

Weekend late

11:00–18:00

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.

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.

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