Cleaner

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 6,900 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is hiring a Cleaner for a 10-hour weekly, part-time role in Peterborough. The position is on-site at various council sites, including schools and PCC buildings, with a fixed pattern: Wednesday to Sunday, 08:30–10:30, 52 weeks a year.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety awareness and good public-facing conduct. The ideal candidate will be dependable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team, delivering a clean and welcoming environment daily.

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated with a good sense of responsibility.
• Dependable and punctual with a positive attitude.
• Confident in communicating with clients and the public; understand safety and data protection basics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments across schools, PCC buildings and client sites.
• Work as part of a team to ensure buildings are presented to a high standard for staff, visitors and service users.
• Adhere to health and safety, data protection and equality principles in daily duties.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Job description

Cleaner - 10 hour per week

Company: Peterborough City Council

Salary: from £13.28 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Peterborough, PE1 5BG

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Sept 2026

Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

All about the Role

This is a part time role of 10 hours - Wednesday - Sunday - 08.30 - 10.30 - 52 weeks.

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role where your work makes a real difference every day?

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to help maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments across schools, Peterborough City Council buildings and a variety of client sites. Working as part of a supportive team, you will play an important role in ensuring our buildings are presented to a high standard for staff, visitors and service users.

All about You

You bring a strong sense of pride to your work and are committed to delivering high standards every day. You understand the importance of working safely and responsibly, with a good awareness of Health and Safety, Data Protection, and Equalities and Diversity.

We are looking for someone who are dependable and punctual, with a positive attitude and a flexible approach to your duties. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you communicate confidently with clients and members of the public. You are motivated to learn, take initiative, and approach situations calmly and professionally.

If you're looking for a part-time opportunity where your contribution is valued and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you

Our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days (for full time posts) + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.