Cleaner

NFP People; Sidmouth; Presencial; GBP 8900 - 11.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life assurance

31 days holiday incl. Bank holidays

Wellbeing team

Pilates & Yoga classes

Long service awards

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant & shop

Healthshield plan

Descripción de la vacante

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a flexible Cleaner to join our Estates and Facilities team in Sidmouth. The role covers cleaning of public areas, offices and toilets, with COSHH-compliant material use and a focus on safety and presentation to high standards.

Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience, English fluency, good organisational skills and the ability to work on their own or as part of a team. A full driving licence is required; the position is part-time with 15 hours per week and a

Formación

• Fluent in English and strong communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management abilities.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Proactive and self-motivated mindset.
• Full valid driving licence required.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out cleaning duties across public areas, offices and toilets around the sanctuary sites.
• Ensure safe and proper use of cleaning materials following COSHH instructions.
• Support a safe, responsive and efficient cleaning service for events and activities.
• Respond to incidents promptly and maintain tidy cleaning equipment.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Communication

Time management

Team player

Self-motivated

Driving licence

Descripción del empleo

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and friendly individual to join our Estates and Facilities department as Cleaner.

Job title: Cleaner

Salary: £9,914 per annum

Contract: Permanent

The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and friendly individual to join our Estates and Facilities department as Cleaner. Ideally possessing previous cleaning experience, you will ensure that all public and staff areas of the main sanctuary sites are kept in a safe and clean condition and presented to the highest standard.

About you:

• Able to implement and adhere to standards and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• A real team player.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Full valid driving licence.

About the role:

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include

• Ensuring all cleaning duties are carried out effectively and promptly.
• Assisting with a safe, responsive and efficient cleaning service for all events and activities.
• Ensuring safe and proper use of correct cleaning materials for each specific job following COSHH instructions.
• Cleaning all public areas, offices and toilets around the main sanctuary sites.
• Dealing with incidents and accidents promptly and effectively.
• Keeping cleaning equipment in a tidy and clean condition and ensuring the equipment is of a good standard.

What we offer in return:

Based in Sidmouth, Devon - an area of outstanding natural beauty - this is a part-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, Working a 15 hours per week.

Shift Pattern (Two-Week Rolling Schedule)

• Week 1
  • Monday & Tuesday: 06.00 - 09.00
  • Off
  • Saturday: 11.30 - 19.00.
  • Sunday: 14.00 - 19.00
• Week 2
  • Monday & Tuesday: 06.00 - 09.00
  • Off
  • Thursday & Friday: 16.00 - 19.00
  • Saturday & Sunday:
  • Off

This position operates on a two-week rolling shift pattern, alternating between the schedules outlined above.

• Life assurance.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Pro rata for part-tm working.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.Long service awards.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.
• Healthshield plan -
  • Reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership.
  • Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets.
  • Access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service.

Closing date for completed applications: Thursday 29 October 2026

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.