Cleaner

Places for People; Horwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension 7% matched

35 days leave

Healthcare cashback

Bonus scheme

Training & development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Places for People in the United Kingdom is hiring a hands-on cleaner to keep shared indoor and outdoor areas clean and safe. You will receive full training, follow Health and Safety policies, and assist with on-site safety checks including alarm tests and emergency lighting.

You’ll work indoors and outdoors, perform practical tasks, and contribute to a welcoming, safe environment for customers and colleagues. A full driving licence is helpful for moving between sites.

Qualifications

• Awareness of COSHH and Health & Safety
• Knowledge and awareness of health, safety, environmental & compliance relating to cleaning products
• Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Keep shared indoor and outdoor areas clean and safe.
• Complete training and follow Health and Safety requirements.
• Support on-site safety checks, including testing fire alarms and emergency lighting.
• Uphold the organisation's People Promises through inclusive behaviour.
• Some manual handling with a safety-minded approach.

Skills

COSHH awareness

Health & Safety knowledge

Driving Licence

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, you could be just who we’re looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More About Your Role

You take responsibility for keeping shared indoor and outdoor areas clean and safe. You will complete training as directed, follow all Health and Safety requirements and organisational policies, and support on‑site safety checks, including testing fire alarms and emergency lighting. You also help uphold the organisation's people promises through proactive, inclusive behaviour. The work involves some manual handling, so you approach tasks with care and attention to safety.

Although you don't need extensive experience to succeed in this role, as long as you're open to learning skills you will receive full training to help you thrive.

Essential Criteria

• Awareness of COSHH and Health & Safety
• Knowledge and awareness of health, safety, environmental & compliance relating to cleaning products
• Driving License

More About You

You're someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for everyone. You're reliable, comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, and happy to get stuck into practical tasks, including some manual handling. You communicate clearly, work well with others, and approach challenges with a positive, proactive attitude. You're open to learning, willing to follow guidance, and confident working within Health and Safety expectations. A full driving licence helps you move between sites when needed, and your awareness of COSHH and safe use of cleaning products supports you in carrying out your work responsibly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.