Cleaner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking a part-time Cleaner to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across town buildings in Burton upon Trent. The role covers offices, civic spaces, and event-related cleaning for weddings and civic functions.

The position is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with start times around 7:00am; some flexibility and optional weekend overtime may be available. An enhanced DBS check is required, and closing applications is 18 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning within an organisation, ideally including hospitality, events or function cleaning.
• Ability to work under own initiative with time management skills and good organisational skills.
• Knowledge of how to use cleaning machinery; awareness and commitment to health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective cleaning services across designated premises (Town Hall and Millers Lane Depot).
• Carry out routine office and civic building cleaning, as well as hospitality and event-related cleaning for functions and bookings.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Time management

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Cleaner (part time)

Grade 1, SCP 3 – £25,614 per annum (£20,768 pro rata)

Help keep our civic spaces clean, safe and welcoming for the people of East Staffordshire.

About the role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen working within East Staffordshire Borough Council as a part-time Cleaner at the Town Hall and Millers Lane Depot. In this role you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective cleaning service, ensuring a high standard of cleaning is delivered and maintained. This will include routine office and civic building cleaning, as well as hospitality and event-related cleaning following functions such as weddings, civic events and other bookings.

What we need

You will have experience of cleaning within an organisation, ideally including hospitality, events or function cleaning. You should have an ability to work under own initiative with well-developed time management skills and good organisational skills. You will also have a knowledge of how to use cleaning machinery, and an awareness and commitment to health & safety.

Full details of the job role and the essential requirements for the job holder are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

This is a part-time, permanent role of 30 hours per week. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7.00 am to 1.00 pm, but some flexibility may be required.

Weekend overtime may sometimes be available on an optional basis, depending on event requirements.

Appointment will be subject to a Basic Level Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18 September 2026.

Important Notes for Candidates

Additional Information

The Council isactively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are a DisabilityConfident Leader.

Visa Sponsorship

As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.

Personal Relationships

A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.

Attached documents

Cleaner Civic Function Suite.docx