Cleaner

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Annual leave up to 29 days

Uniform provided

Full training & development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work

Car lease salary sacrifice

Health Assured EAP

Staff discounts

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking reliable individuals to join the Banqueting cleaning team at Newcastle Civic Centre. The role is part-time (20 hours/week), with 4 hours per day from 7am to 11am, and includes ad hoc weekend work.

Training is provided, and basic English is required for safe handling of cleaning chemicals. You will work as a team to clean corridors, meeting and event spaces, offices and toilets, with duties including bin removal, mopping, vacuuming and setting up rooms under

Qualifications

• Basic English understanding due to chemical usage.
• No experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas such as corridors, meeting and event spaces, offices and toilets.
• Empty bins and mop/vacuum floors.
• Set up meeting rooms with cloths; assist with regular stooping, bending and lifting.
• Work as part of a team, using initiative to meet deadlines.

Skills

Basic English understanding

Reliable

Positive attitude

Job description

Hours: 20 per week

Working Pattern: 4 hours per day 7am – 11am

Additional: Ad hoc weekend work as required to meet business needs.

What we are looking for:

Newcastle City Council are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our Banqueting team as a Cleaner. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

About the role:

The role is based in Newcastle Civic Centre. You will work as a team whilst using your own initiative, daily duties will involve cleaning designated areas such as corridors, meeting and event spaces, offices and toilet areas using required equipment. Whilst working to fixed deadlines, responsibilities include emptying bins, mopping and vacuuming floors, setting up meeting rooms with cloths so regular stooping, bending and lifting will be required. To carry out these tasks, candidates will need to have a basic understanding of both written and spoken English due to the use of chemicals.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.