Job description
We are looking for a full-time cleaner to join us at the Department of Zoology. The Department is home to a large and thriving community of researchers delivering world-class research and teaching, on subjects as varied as conservation, animal behaviour, paleobiology or cell and development biology. Their work is supported by our friendly and dynamic professional services team.
The Department of Zoology is based in the centre of Cambridge and consists of a number of buildings including research laboratories, teaching laboratories, offices, communal areas, teaching spaces, toilets. You will be working as part of the Zoology cleaning team carrying out cleaning and various other duties to a high standard in order to maintain and enhance the working environment in the Department. You will be welcomed and supported at Zoology and will also have access to the University of Cambridge benefits (such as shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers) and initiatives and policies (wellbeing initiatives, family-friendly policies, various staff networks).
You will have a good attention to detail and take pride of your work. You will preferably have experience of cleaning in a scientific setting (laboratories and offices), and be able to prioritise your workload with minimal supervision. The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Sylviane Moss - Laboratory and Facilities Manager ([email protected]).Telephone number: 01223 (3)36620
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Reasonable requests for flexible work will be considered.
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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva. Paper copies of application are available upon request.
Email: [email protected] Telephone: (0)1223 330117
Please quote reference PF36049 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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