Custodian

The University of Cambridge is looking for a Custodian to join on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36.5 hours per week. This position is one of two full-time Custodian posts in the faculty and is part of a team who share a weekly rota to cover the building's opening hours, which are currently 6:30am - 8:00pm during the week (6.00pm on Fridays). You will be required to alternate between morning shifts one week, to evening shifts the following week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £23,881 - £24,344 per annum
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• 36 days' annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on train season tickets and interest-free Travel to Work loans
• University Staff Counselling Service
• Discounts at the University Sports Centre, and other local gyms, and healthcare schemes
• Support with childcare and family friendly policies
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement
• Shopping discounts (both local and national)
• Payroll Giving scheme
• Relocation and accommodation support
• Training and development opportunities

This is a rewarding opportunity for a practical and organised individual to join our renowned institution.

You'll have the chance to be part of a world-class university where your contribution will directly enhance daily life on site, helping to create a positive and well-maintained space for the entire community.

So, if you want to work in stunning surroundings, steeped in history and academic excellence, then apply today!

The Role

As a Custodian, you will play a key role in maintaining our faculty of education's estate.

Providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors, you will carry out essential custodial duties, including cleaning, maintenance, and security.

You will conduct daily checks to ensure building systems are functioning correctly, perform minor maintenance, and liaise with the Estates Division for repairs.

Additionally, you will:

• Manage portering tasks
• Conduct security duties
• Ensure teaching and meeting rooms are prepared
• Carry out routine cleaning tasks
• Supervise and liaise with cleaning staff, ensuring high standards are maintained
• Assist with fire safety tests
• Replenish and maintain stock of consumables

About You

To be considered as a Custodian, you will need:

• Practical experience of cleaning or custodial duties
• Basic factual knowledge of custodial work, including DIY and general maintenance
• An awareness of health and safety and fire issues
• GCSEs, an NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications or an equivalent level of practical experience

Other organisations may call this role Caretaker, Property Maintenance Operative, Cleaner, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Grounds Technician, Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, or Building & Grounds Operative.

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

The University of Cambridge is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you're looking for a great new role as a Custodian, we encourage you to apply. To find out more and to submit your application, please click here.

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