Casual Cleaners

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Training access

Job summary

Walsall Council is recruiting casual cleaners to join the pool covering schools, libraries and council offices across the Walsall Borough. You will clean and maintain surfaces, mop, polish and vacuum, following health and safety guidelines.

The role is non-contractual and hours are allocated on an as-needed basis to cover leave and peak cleaning periods. We offer competitive pay at £13.48 per hour, uniforms and access to training.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable; able to work independently and use initiative.
• Willingness to train in safe use of cleaning chemicals and machinery.
• Non-contractual casual pool basis; hours allocated as needed to cover leave and peak cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain equipment following health & safety requirements.
• Mop, polish and vacuum to maintain cleanliness.
• Cover premises across the Walsall Borough including schools, libraries, and council offices.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Job description

Casual Cleaners - Ref: EE10426

Salary: G2 - £13.48 per hour

We require hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and motivated cleaners to join our casual cleaners' pool. You will need to be able to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.

In your role as a Casual Cleaner you will ensure equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in safe working order following Health & Safety requirements. We are committed to the training and development of all staff employed, so whether you are a cleaner with a little experience or would you like to be trained to be an exceptional Cleaner, we can help.

Casual Cleaners are required to cover premises across the Walsall Borough to ensure the required standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained within our schools and outlying buildings. In return, we offer excellent pay, uniforms and access to training.

You do not have to be available 5 days per week as a Casual Cleaner but it is helpful to specify the days you are available.

If you are available to work early morning between the hours of 6.00 a.m. - 8.00 a.m. or afternoons from 3.00 p.m. onwards, Casual cleaning work is always available in Schools, Libraries, and Council Offices.

You will be required to undertake cleaning duties including mopping, polishing and vacuuming and previous experience in this type of work is desired. The successful candidate must also have an understanding of or be willing to train in the safe use of cleaning chemicals and machinery.

Work Areas

• Aldridge


• Bloxwich / Brownhills


• Caldmore / Chuckery


• Darlaston / Delves


• Pleck / Palfrey / Pelsall


• Streetly


• Walsall Town Centre / Walsall Wood / Willenhall

Please note: The casual cleaner position is of a non-contractual basis and work will be allocated on an 'as and when' needed basis to cover annual leave, sick leave and holiday deep cleaning. Therefore, hours are not guaranteed.

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Closing date for applications: 16th October 2026

Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be a requirement of this post.

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your 'Supporting Information' - reflects your own voice.