Cleaner

Places for People; Horwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension with matched contributions up 

Excellent holiday package – up to 35 d

Cashback for healthcare costs

Bonus scheme 2%

Training and development

Extra discounts and offers

Job summary

Places for People is hiring for a hands-on cleaner to maintain tidy, safe shared spaces across our sites in Horwich. You will follow health and safety policies, complete training, and help with on-site safety checks including basic fire alarm and emergency lighting tests.

You’ll contribute to a welcoming environment by working responsibly and with a positive, proactive attitude. No extensive experience is required as full training is provided; you’ll learn COSHH awareness, cleaning product

Qualifications

• Awareness of COSHH and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental & compliance relating to cleaning products.
• Holding a valid driving licence is preferred but not always essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe shared indoor and outdoor areas.
• Follow all health and safety requirements and organisation policies.
• Support on-site safety checks, including basic testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting.

Skills

COSHH awareness

Health & Safety

Driving Licence

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - 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.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

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

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• 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

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

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

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

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

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.