Domestic Assistant

Domestic Assistant (Part Time)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Pathology

REFERENCE: PK10083

CLOSING DATE: 08 February 2017

SALARY: £15,632-£16,289 pro rata

The Department of Pathology has vacancies for part-time, early morning or evening Domestic Assistant position/s based at its site in central Cambridge with responsibilities for cleaning, portering and general housekeeping. Duties will include cleaning offices, laboratories, meeting rooms, canteen, lavatories and other communal areas.

Role specific information is available in the Further Information document.

The hours we can offer are 20 hours per week, 6.00am to 10.00am or 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday, actual working hours to be agreed. The posts are managed through the Department's Facilities Office.

A Domestic Services Supervisor coordinates the day-to-day activities of each Assistant. The Department is split across two sites, and on occasions the post holder will be required to provide cover at its other site in Addenbrooke's Hospital. Experience of cleaning and an NVQ 1 or 2 in Cleaning Methods would be helpful, although full training will be given.

Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions and to understand user and safety instructions regarding the use of chemicals.

Due to the nature of the work, you will need to have a good level of physical fitness. A welcoming manner, reliability, professionalism and a high level of attention to detail are also required. Previous applicants need not apply. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below.

This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Any queries regarding this position should be directed to jobs@path.cam.ac.uk or 01223 333940.

Please quote reference PK10083 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

If you are unable to apply online please complete part 1 and part 3 (optional) of the application form and return it to jobs@path.cam.ac.uk or to Department of Pathology, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QP.

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