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Cleaning Assistant (00172-0426) Jobs in Coventry, England, United Kingdom at University of Warwick
Title: Cleaning Assistant (00172-0426)
Company: University of Warwick
Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom
About The Role
Informal Queries
- For informal queries about the role, please contact Campus Cleaning Services Admin at [email protected]
Work Location
- Please note that due to the nature of this role and business operation requirements, the successful applicant will be required to work the majority 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 Residential team. Duties will include cleaning student kitchens and public areas.
The usual shift pattern is 9:00am–2.30pm, five days per week (25 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.
International students on a student visa cannot be employed in this role.
About You
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.
About The Department
To find out more about our team, please visit our website: Campus Cleaning Services | Estates Office
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
- Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 27th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:
- Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
- Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
- Interview Date: Week commencing 11th May 2026
- Start Date: To be confirmed
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline — you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.
You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).
Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- 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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
JD Cleaning Assistant (00172).pdf – 206KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
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.
