Cleaner

Royal Mail; South Shields; On-site; GBP 11,393,000 - 12,743,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days annual leave

Uniform and PPE provided

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Full training and induction provided

Job summary

Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions is hiring a Cleaner at the Jarrow Delivery Office NE32 3AA. The role is permanent, 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10.30am–1.00pm, paid £12.71 per hour. You will perform a range of cleaning tasks to keep spaces safe, welcoming, and well maintained.

Training and support are provided, and prior cleaning experience is a bonus but not required. Uniform, PPE, pension, and other benefits are included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Friendly and reliable with good time management.
• No specific qualifications required; cleaning experience is a bonus.
• Able to communicate clearly with managers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Cleaning toilets, floors and offices.
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces.
• Litter picking within yard and car park areas.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Self-motivated

Time management

Good communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Cleaner – Make a Difference Every Day!

Job Reference Number: 344971

Pay: £12.71 per hour.

Location: Jarrow Delivery Office NE32 3AA

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 12.5 hours a week.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 10.30am to 1pm.

Why Join Us?

At Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions, we're proud to maintain one of the largest property portfolios in Europe. Our team of 2,500 dedicated professionals keeps over 2,000 sites running smoothly—and we'd love for you to be part of it.

As a cleaner, you'll play a vital role in keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Whether you're working solo or as part of a team, your contribution will help us deliver the high standards our customers expect.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include a range of cleaning tasks, including:

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting
• Cleaning toilets, floors and offices
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces
• Litter picking within yard and car park areas

This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling, but don't worry—we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and manage their own time
• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety

Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential.

What We Offer

• 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Full training and induction provided – no experience needed!

Please note: This vacancy may close early once we receive enough applications—so don't wait!