Cleaner

Wiltshire Career Site; Melksham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a meticulous Cleaner to join our leisure centre team in Melksham. You will deliver a high-standard cleaning service, working with Duty Managers and balancing duties across reception, catering, and children’s activities as needed.

The role operates with a hybrid model, offering on-site work with some admin time in a workplace, and includes a 15-hour weekly schedule and a pro rata salary of £25,614 plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in a commercial environment.
• Understanding the principles of cleaning techniques and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective cleaning service maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with Duty Managers, replenish stock and report issues that hinder cleaning.
• Support other areas as needed, such as reception, catering and children’s activities.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Hygiene standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Salary: £25,614 pro rata (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week: 15 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

We have an opportunity for a meticulous cleaner to join our dynamic leisure center team.

Wiltshire Leisure services provide a range of universal and targeted physical activity, sport and leisure opportunities for the Wiltshire population.

As a Cleaner, you will be providing an efficient and effective cleaning service, ensuring top-notch hygiene standards. You will collaborate with Duty Managers, replenish stock, and report issues which prevent cleaning from taking place. Your adaptability might lead you to support other areas when needed. Other responsibilities may include supporting the team in other areas, such as reception, catering and children’s activities. The hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00pm – 10:00pm.

We are looking for a candidate who understands the principles of cleaning techniques and processes, ideally with experience in cleaning in a commercial environment. Create a safe environment at the leisure centre for colleagues and customers.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Daniel Spencer, Campus Manager Melksham, at [e-mail]

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.