Janitor

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 11-01-2026
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: £25,829 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

Plumpton College is seeking a reliable and conscientious Janitor to join our Estates team. This is a vital, hands-on role supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our campus and residential facilities, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors  

About the role 

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will deliver a high-quality cleaning and caretaking service across communal, residential and external areas of the College. You will also provide reactive and emergency support to the Estates team as required, contributing to the effective running of a busy land-based education environment  

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver comprehensive cleaning across campus buildings, residential areas and shared facilities 

• Maintain hygiene, infection control and health and safety standards at all times 

• Empty and manage internal and external waste, including clinical waste where applicable 

• Replenish cleaning supplies and toiletries and support stock control 

• Carry out litter picking and maintain designated outdoor areas, including smoking zones 

• Undertake minor maintenance tasks and report defects promptly 

• Support room set-ups for events, exams and functions 

• Respond efficiently to reactive and emergency estates tasks 

• Complete required daily and weekly compliance checks  

What we’re looking for 

You will be practical, dependable and take pride in maintaining high standards. You will also demonstrate: 

• Previous commercial cleaning experience 

• Good manual handling capability 

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH 

• A full UK driving licence 

• Fluent spoken and written English 

• Confidence using mobile devices for time, attendance and email 

• The right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship  

Working pattern 

Core hours are 10:00–18:30, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to support College activities. Occasional evening and weekend working will be necessary during events and peak periods. This is an all-year-round role. 

Why Join Us?   

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Passionate, and Supportive—in everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive, develop, and feel valued.  

We offer a competitive salary and generous annual leave of up to 26 days (pro rata), plus bank holidays and up to five efficiency days at Christmas. All support employees are eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and benefit from a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development.  

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We have signed the Menopause Pledge, are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and offer a structured induction and supported six-month probationary period. Our coaching culture, supported by in-house Level 5 trained coaches, ensures ongoing personal and professional growth.  

Staff enjoy a range of additional benefits, including a TOTUM card for high street discounts, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, free onsite parking, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free eye tests, a cycle-to-work scheme, and access to the onsite gym.  

We actively promote wellbeing and inclusion through regular networking events focused on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement, as well as well-attended EDI and Sustainability committees driving positive change. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme and can take part in staff social events at Christmas and in the summer.  

Ready to Make a Difference?   

Join a forward-thinking college where your expertise can truly make an impact. Help us deliver high-quality, industry-relevant education that prepares our learners for meaningful futures.   

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.   

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.    

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.   

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.