Job description and person specification

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Summary details
Unit name: MRC CENTRE CAMBRIDGE
Division/Section: TECHNICAL SERVICES
Job title DOMESTIC ASSISTANTS X2
*Salary range: 13,470-14,566 per annum pro rata
*Band (Grade): 7
*Contract type (e.g. Open/Fixed term): OPEN
*Hours (e.g. full or part time): Part time 4 hrs per day
Detailed job description
Overall purpose:

To provide a satisfactory cleaning service to the MRC Centre Units in the Cambridge Area

Main duties / key responsibilities:

Empty bins & replace liners

Vacuum /sweep floors
Damp mop floors
Machine buffing of hard floor areas
Shampooing of carpets as and when required
Cleaning sanitary areas
Stripping & resealing hard floors as and when required

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Working relationships:

Domestic Services Manager, Domestic Services Supervisor, other Domestic Assistants,

Scientific Staff, Unit Support Staff

Additional information:

Equality & Diversity

The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to
achieving equality of treatment for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal
opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and
abilities. The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent
and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good
equalities and diversity leadership and management.

Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements

The job holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the MRCs:
Code of Conduct
Equality and Diversity policy
Health and Safety policy
Data Protection and Security policy

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any
changes should be made and agreed between the post holder and their manager.

The above lists are not exhaustive and the job holder is 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 and the
MRC.

Person requirements
Education / Qualifications / Training required:

Essential: General standard of education

Previous work experience required:

Desirable: Previous cleaning experience

Knowledge and experience:

Essential: Ability to work on their own with minimum supervision. Ability to plan own work
load. Able to discuss issues with Domestic Supervisor. Flexibility and able to deal with
changing demands.

Desirable: Previous use of cleaning equipment, i.e. Polishers, Floor scrubbers

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Personal skills/behaviours/qualities:

Essential: The post holder must be able to work efficiently & effectively on their own with
minimum supervision. The ability to plan the work and adapt to the changing demands of
the Unit is important in this role.

Additional information:

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