Domestic Assistant/ Cleaners
University Hospital Southampton, SO16 6YD
Rate of Pay: £25,272.00 per annum, pro rata, plus basic Serco Benefits
Here at Serco, we are looking for Domestic Assistants/ Cleaners to join our team at University Hospital Southampton. Our domestic assistants provide a high-quality domestic cleaning service to patients, staff, and visitors at the Hospital.
Shift patterns available:
Monday to Friday:
0700-1400 = 30h per week
1600-2000 = 20h per week
1700-2100 = 20h per week
Main Accountabilities
Duties will include cleaning floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment. You will empty, dispose and replace clinical and domestic waste as directed and that all equipment and materials required to perform all cleaning tasks are maintained in a hygienic and safe condition. Hospital cleaning is a vital part of overall health and safety, as it’s a major contributor to controlling the spread of infections.
What you'll need to do the role
Strong communication is a key attribute for this role as you will be interacting with colleagues, patients, visitors, and other staff on a day-to-day basis. You will also be required to have a good working knowledge of health and safety and hygiene practices. You must be eligible to work in the UK and roles are subject to DBS background check. This is a physically demanding role and the post holder will be expected to stand for long periods of time with manual handling involved.
What we offer
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Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual
- Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
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Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
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A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
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Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
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Interesting and enjoyable work.
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Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
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Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
For support with your application, please contact [email protected].
