Cleaner

YMCA North Tyneside; North Shields; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

We’re looking for a Cleaners to join our Estates team at YMCA North Tyneside!

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: YMCA North Tyneside

Contract Type: Various

Salary (FTE): £11.50 per hour

Who are we?

YMCA North Tyneside is a Voluntary Sector Organisation undertaking youth and community programme work in areas of North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. We are part of the worldwide YMCA movement, which started in London in 1844 has grown to become the world’s largest and oldest youth movement.

Now, more than 175 years later, YMCA is operating in 119 countries, with 64 million people reached annually around the world. Guided by our Christian values, we believe everyone has potential, and we serve our communities so that all can hope, belong, contribute and thrive.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaners to join our Estates team. We are looking for someone who strives to achieve the highest of standards in what they do and ensure that all YMCA customers experience great facilities in terms of clean, safe and well maintained.

We have 3 roles available with various contracts and shift patterns:

1. Post 1: 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday 3pm – 9pm) – 6 month Fixed Term contract
2. Post 2: 15 hours per week (Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm) – Permanent
3. Post 3: 7 hours per week (Sunday 8.45am – 4.15pm) – Permanent

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To clean within YMCA North Tyneside’s building; as briefed by the Cleaning Supervisor or Maintenance Manager so that YMCA is able to offer excellent customer service to members, visitors, tenants and staff in terms of the safety, usability and presentation of the facilities.
• Ensuring STANDARDS* are met at all times. (*Detailed separately).
• To complete daily and cyclical cleaning to ensure that we meet our responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety and client care.
• To adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines and policies within the organisation and, to ensure that other staff do the same.
• The effective completion of documentation, as and when required.
• To ensure the buildings are secure at all times, as specified.
• To take emergency action (e.g. shutting off the water) to prevent a situation from worsening.

Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: enhanced holiday, your birthday off, access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more!

Please note, the post holders must be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business.

If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 2575434 and ask for Olivia – Maintenance Manager, or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.

Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you’re interested as we will be interviewing as we go.

Interview process: One Stage Interview.

Proposed start date: ASAP

To Apply: Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.

Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.