Durham University
Housekeeping & Cleaning Assistant
Housekeeping & Cleaning Assistant at Durham University, based in County Durham, paying £24,479 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £24,479 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- County Durham
- Closing date
- Sector
- Cleaner
8% below the typical rate for cleaner
Reference 02940213-1
About the role
The Role
Housekeeping and Cleaning Assistants are responsible for delivering a range of cleaning/housekeeping services including the cleaning and servicing of student bedrooms, bathrooms, guest accommodation, facilities, offices and common areas of the College used by students and commercial customers.
Teams ensure agreed standards are maintained, with particular reference to student and customer comfort and satisfaction.
Working as a Housekeeping and Cleaning Assistant you will work with our friendly Operations Teams amongst a lively and interesting student environment. No previous cleaning experience is needed for this role as full training will be provided. We just ask that you are hardworking, able to follow instructions, a team player and are friendly and approachable.
Specific Role Information
We will require you to be punctual, flexible, and willing to work variable shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
We have different contracts available and all contracts are issued on an up to 5 from 7 with a number of days worked depending on the contract size. Predominantly working days are Monday to Friday, however, some weekend work may be required and this will be communicated following the rostering principles.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
Who to contact for more information
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, the systems and administration team would be happy to speak to you. .
Reference: 02940213-1 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via Durham University
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