Casual Cleaning Operative

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Foundation Living Wage

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Casual Cleaning Operative to carry out cleaning duties in the Preston area. The role supports flexible hours across Monday to Sunday, with emphasis on high cleanliness standards and the provision of training.

Salary is £13.45 per hour, with pro-rata payment for part-time hours, and is based at Preston Bus Station. The post is part-time/casual with the Foundation Living Wage acknowledged, and the employer notes a future transition as local government

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to cover sickness, holidays or extra service demands.
• Providing your own transport is an advantage, but not essential.
• High standards of cleanliness are required and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties in Preston area including damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming and toilet cleaning.
• Support to meet varying service demands and cover shifts as needed.

Job description

Job Description | Salary £13.45 Per hour | Casual Hours | Preston Bus Station |

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Local Government Reorganisation The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

Location – Preston Bus Station, Tithebarn Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1YT

Contract – Casual

Contracted Hours – Casual

Various hours available Monday - Sunday

Salary – 13.45GBP per hour

About The Role

The Facilities Management Team at Lancashire County Council are looking to recruit a Casual Cleaning Operative who is required to carry out cleaning duties in the Preston area.

A flexible approach to work is required, as the successful candidate would be required to cover sickness, holidays or provide support to meet additional service demands. Providing your own transport is an advantage, but not essential.

The Facilities Management team is responsible for some of the most prestigious and iconic buildings in Lancashire. These buildings provide essential services to the community and vulnerable people.

High standards of cleanliness are expected, and prior experience is desirable; however full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Duties will consist of general cleaning, such as damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming, and toilet cleaning.

In exchange for your hard work and professionalism, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer the Foundation Living Wage for this post. Foundation Living Wage is independently-calculated each year based on what employees and their families need to live.

This position is part time – please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis. Therefore the hourly rate is £13.45

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications