Domestic Assistant (Part Time)

The Department of Pathology has one vacancy for a part-time early morning Domestic Assistant staff, which will be working predominantly in the Department's canteen.

Working as part of a team, the post-holder will both have responsibility for cleaning, opening and serving in the Department's canteen, portering and general housekeeping. Please see the Further Information document below for more information. 

18.5 hours per week: Early morning start. 

The post is managed through the Department's Facilities Office, with day-to-day supervision co-ordinated by the Domestic Services Supervisor and Facilities Administrator. The Department of Pathology is split across two sites, Tennis Court Road in central Cambridge and Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The post will mainly be based at the Department's central site but will be required, on occasions, to provide cover at its site in Addenbrooke's Hospital. 

Experience of cleaning and an NVQ 1 or 2 in Cleaning Methods and food hygiene level 2 would be helpful, although full training will be given. The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions and understand user and safety instructions (regarding the use of chemicals) is required. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and deal with a wide range of people with tact, diplomacy and respect are essential, along with reliability, professionalism and a high level of attention to detail. Due to the nature of the work, candidates are expected to have a good level of physical fitness. 

Please be aware that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Any queries regarding this position should be directed to Ellie Watson: ew649@cam.ac.uk. 

Please quote reference PK43904 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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