£23,794 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
Part-time and Full-time options available between 10 to 36 hours per week. Work schedules are flexible between the hours of 05:00-19:00, Monday to Friday; hours worked can be between 2 to 8 per day.
Overall purpose:
As a valued member of our Domestic Services team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB).
Main duties/ Key responsibilities:
We maintain a high standard of cleanliness across all areas for our scientific/administrative staff and visitors.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Emptying bins and replacing liners
- Waste segregation and maximising recycling
- Vacuuming and sweeping floors
- Mopping floors and operating cleaning machinery
- Polishing surfaces
- Cleaning sanitary areas, including kitchenettes and toilets
- Topping up hand towel and soap dispensers
- Dusting
- Glass cleaning
- Providing cover during staff sickness and holidays
Working relationships:
You will report directly to the Domestic Services Manager and/or Domestic Services Supervisors, working collaboratively as part of a professional and supportive team.
Education / qualifications / training required:
Essential:
- General standard of education.
- Willingness to undertake on the job training.
Previous work experience required:
Desirable : Previous cleaning experience.
Knowledge and experience:
Desirable : Knowledge of cleaning techniques.
Personal skills / behaviours / qualities:
Essential:
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Proven skills in working efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision.
- Ability to follow and understand verbal and written instruction and to discuss issues with the supervisor.
- Ability to plan work and fit in with the demands of the organisation.
- Good time keeping.
- Good attention to detail.
- Motivated individual with a strong desire for self-development.
You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:
- Code of Conduct
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
- Health and Safety policy
- Data Protection policy
Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.
The above lists are not exhaustive, and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
