Casual Cleaning Operative | Preston and South RIbble

Preston Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Casual Cleaning Operative to join their Facilities Management Team. This role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in Care Homes across the Preston and South Ribble area. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working hours, covering various locations as needed. While prior cleaning experience is beneficial, full training will be provided to ensure all staff meet the required standards. Join a team that values professionalism and offers competitive pay based on the Foundation Living Wage, along with various benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Foundation Living Wage

Flexible Hours

Training and Support

Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in cleaning is desirable but not mandatory.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties including vacuuming and toilet cleaning.
• Manage laundry tasks such as loading and emptying machines.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Laundry Machines

Job description

Casual Cleaning Operative | Preston and South Ribble

Salary: £12.00 per hour | Casual hours | Preston and South Ribble

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Location – Ingol, Fulwood, Leyland

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 at Care Homes in the Preston and South Ribble 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.

Lancashire County Council provides vital Residential Care Services to the people of Lancashire. These services provide a safe, secure environment that allows older people as much independence as possible while supporting a range of care needs. The Facilities Management team carries out cleaning and laundry services at all residential Care Homes and Day Centres. Keeping these buildings and personal possessions clean is critically important to everyone who uses these facilities.

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

Duties:

1. General cleaning, such as damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming, toilet cleaning, and washroom cleaning.
2. Loading and emptying washing and drying machines.
3. Rolling and pressing of laundry items.
4. Storing of laundry items.

There are over 30 Care Homes and Day Centres across Lancashire. Successful candidates have the option to provide cover in several buildings in a catchment area.

Anyone applying for this post will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks. A formal offer of employment cannot be issued until DBS checks are successfully completed.

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.

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

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

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.