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Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2445150
Job summary
ADMK Cleaning Assistant
Department: Oak Ward
Band 2 £25,272 per annum pro rata
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, core hours Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for a Cleaning Assistant to join the existing team to provide a high-quality cleaning service at Milton Keynes University hospital new Oak Ward.
Interview date: 29 November 2026
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to carry out duties as instructed to the required standard, to ensure the hospital is a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times.
About us
You can expect a generous reward package which includeso Enhancements paid for week-end, bank holiday and evening worko 27 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time posts)o Nest pension schemeo Free uniformo Free Tea & Coffeeo Free parkingo On-site restaurant
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
430-ADMK53A
Job locations
43A W62540 ADMK Ops - Oak Wards (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Floor Cleaning Duties:
Suction clean & dust control sweeping Damp and wet mopping
Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning:
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Exit & Terminal Cleans:
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Other Duties:
Curtain changes Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Floor Cleaning Duties:
Suction clean & dust control sweeping Damp and wet mopping
Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning:
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Exit & Terminal Cleans:
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Other Duties:
Curtain changes Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene certificate
- NVQ level 2 Cleaning
- Basic infection Control certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Infection control experience
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- High level of personal hygiene
- Flexible approach to the demands of the post
- Good time management skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Well organised
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people
- Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc.
- Ability to use phone
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery
- Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule
- Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations
- Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output
- Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene certificate
- NVQ level 2 Cleaning
- Basic infection Control certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Infection control experience
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- High level of personal hygiene
- Flexible approach to the demands of the post
- Good time management skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Well organised
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people
- Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc.
- Ability to use phone
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery
- Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule
- Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations
- Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output
- Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
ADMK Limited
Address
43A W62540 ADMK Ops - Oak Wards (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
ADMK Limited
Address
43A W62540 ADMK Ops - Oak Wards (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom