Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Cleaner
Job Location: Derby College, Roundhouse
Reference number: E5046
Hourly Rate: £9.88 (rising to £10.42 from 1 April 2023) – the FTE salary is currently £19,319 per annum (rising to £20,375 from 1 April). Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – part-time posts available
Shift: 06.00 – 14.00 (part-time hours/shifts can be discussed at interview but shift must start at 06.00)
DCG Services Ltd provides cleaning services to the Derby College Group.
We are seeking experienced Cleaners to work at our Roundhouse site in Pride Park. Working as part of a friendly team you will provide a daily quality cleaning service to the College, maintaining standards of cleanliness, hygiene, litter control and tidiness.
You will have proven experience of cleaning in a large professional environment and managing your time effectively. Well-developed cleaning skills and the ability to provide a good customer service are essential to this role. We will also consider applicants without prior cleaning experience and will provide excellent training.
Examples of role responsibilities include (but are not restricted to):
- General areas - sanitizing tables, chairs, doors, sweeping and mopping floors
- Washroom Facilities - sinks, walls, toilets, floors cleaned and stocked up with toilet rolls and soap
- Touch points monitored and cleaned after every use
Benefits of working at DCG Services Ltd:
- Full Free Training and Development including English Language, maths and digital skills qualifications. Working with us in this role may help you to take your career to the next level.
- Uniform provided
- 34 days Annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays plus 6 closure days where they occur
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Nest Pension (Optional)
Our Cleaning Operatives are the backbone of our entire cleaning service. They keep our sites spick and span, our students and staff happy and uphold our high-quality standards. Working alone or as part of a team they’re responsible for general cleaning duties and (depending on location) have the potential to use cleaning machinery and work with PPE to get the job done. This role isn’t always easy. But it is really rewarding. It takes someone with energy, enthusiasm, and a real commitment to doing a great job, right from the word go.
If this role sounds interesting, the application link can be found below.
If you have any questions and/or would like an informal chat, please contact Lucy via email – lucy.hanson@derby-college.ac.uk.
We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from the whole community.
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Job Description
Easy-read Application Form (Please complete and return to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaner roles across Derby College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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