Cleaning Assistant

About The Role

Previous applicants need not apply.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Campus Cleaning Services Admin at Campu

We will consider applications for employment on a flexible working basis (e.g. job share).

Please note that due to the nature of this role and business operation requirements, the successful applicant will be required to work all of their time on campus.

Campus Cleaning Services provides cleaning across 7,076 campus bedrooms, 479 hotel rooms and 65 University buildings.

We are looking for a Cleaning Assistant to join the Campus Cleaning Services team within the Estates Department.

The role will consist of working within our non-residential team. Duties will include cleaning offices, teaching rooms, the Arts Centre, the Library and other areas.

The usual shift pattern is 6:00am–10.00am, five days per week (20 hours).

Please note that this is a 5‑days‑over‑7 role
, which means the working pattern includes regular weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays
.

You will need to be a good team player, who works well with others and is keen to provide excellent customer service for our students, staff, and visitors to the University.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

Cleaning | Estates Office | University of Warwick

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK
. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent
.

Find out more about us at

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date:
  Monday 9th March 2026
• Start Date:
  
  To be confirmed
• All application forms must be submitted before the closing deadline. You will not be able to submit after 11:55pm (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal () will be considered.

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:
Our Commitments | University of Warwick

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We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.