Cleaner Porter (KD14004)

About the role

We are seeking a full-time cleaner-porter, on a fixed term contract to cover maternity, to join our friendly, supportive, and professional Campus Services team. 

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of our campus by undertaking a range of cleaning and portering duties, including:

Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness within designated areasEmptying general waste and recycling binsAssisting with the movement of furniture, equipment, and deliveriesSupporting room setups for events, meetings, and teaching activitiesResponding to reactive requests from building users and facilities teamsEnsuring the safe handling and storage of materials and suppliesProviding a visible, helpful, and approachable presence for students, staff, and visitors

We welcome applications from candidates interested in flexible working arrangements where operationally possible. The typical working pattern is 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 5:00am–12.48pm, with some weekend working on alternate weeks. Please outline any preferred working arrangements within your application.

About you

In this key role, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across the University.

Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness at all timesWork independently and collaboratively within a supportive teamDemonstrate reliability, motivation, and professionalismApply strong attention to detail in all tasksComplete duties thoroughly and consistently to a high standardFurther information

This role is offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis, 36.5 hours per week, with an expected end date of August 2027.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adrian Price, Cleaning and Portering Operations Manager ([email protected]). However please ensure that you submit your application through the University website by uploading your CV.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, this role is eligible for a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time and FTC positions.

This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying, that you select ‘other’ and note their name when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'. The referrer must be noted at time of application to be considered.

* Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceGenerous employer contributory pension schemesCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and moreLocal discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in BathA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesEmployee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

Staff support groups and networksA network of Staff Wellbeing ChampionsA suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

                                                         

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £25,529