Job summary

Cleaning Assistant -ADMK

Weekday post, Monday to Friday, hour 7:00 hrs to 15.30 hrs

Band 2, £25 272 per annum, pro rata Hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours.

Fixed term contract until 21 December 2027

Ready to make a difference behind the scenes of the NHS?Apply now and help us deliver world class care together.

We are not able to sponsor this role

Interview date: 04 November 2026

Main duties of the job

7.10 out of 10 feel they experience a safer workplace and focus on wellbeing, supporting one another and prioritising over all wellbeing, this scoring has increased from last year.' 'NHS Survey, 2024''

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

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

ADMK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Milton Keynes University Hospital, delivering high-quality facilities services that support frontline NHS care. We operate with the flexibility of a commercial organisation while upholding the values and mission of the NHS. We work in sympathy with NHS colleagues and work to the same standards, as one.

ADMK offers brand-new facilities with the very latest equipment, where our staff are encouraged to grow their expertise, and in collaboration with the wider teams.

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation supporting NHS excellence.Work in a dynamic, flexible, and collaborative environment.Opportunities for career development and leadership growth.

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

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-ADMK51A

Job locations

43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Floor Cleaning DutiesSuction clean & dust control sweepingDamp and wet mopping

Deep Cleaning/Periodic CleaningIn accordance with hospital policy & work instruction

Exit & Terminal CleansIn accordance with hospital policy & work instruction

Other DutiesCurtain changesCleaning of cleaning equipment and signage

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Job description Job responsibilities Floor Cleaning DutiesSuction clean & dust control sweepingDamp and wet mopping Deep Cleaning/Periodic CleaningIn accordance with hospital policy & work instruction Exit & Terminal CleansIn accordance with hospital policy & work instruction Other DutiesCurtain changesCleaning of cleaning equipment and signage Please refer to the attached job description for further information

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 W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

ADMK Limited

Address

43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)