Cleaner (16043) Cleaner

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Southampton is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join its Neighbourhood Cleaning Team. Responsibilities include maintaining communal areas and ensuring safety and cleanliness. A valid driving licence is essential, and experience in cleaning is helpful but not required, as full training is provided. The role offers a salary ranging from £24,795 to £25,185 with excellent benefits including pension, holidays, and health support.

Benefits

Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution

Generous holiday entitlement: 25–31 days

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Sustainable travel benefits

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• Experience in cleaning or caretaking is helpful but not required – full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain communal areas in both walk-up and tower blocks.
• Keep external areas tidy, safe, and free from litter and obstructions.
• Take care of cleaning equipment and report any faults.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and report concerns.
• Work closely with the housing management team to support a safe and welcoming environment.

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Neighbourhood Cleaning Team at Southampton City Council. Someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to community service.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain communal areas in both walk-up and tower blocks.
• Keep external areas tidy, safe, and free from litter and obstructions.
• Take care of cleaning equipment and report any faults.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and report concerns.
• Work closely with the housing management team to support a safe and welcoming environment.

Requirements

• A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• Experience in cleaning or caretaking is helpful but not required – full training will be provided.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: The salary band for this role is £24,795 to £25,185. The starting salary is £24,795 with annual progression through the salary bands.
• Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday entitlement: 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders, and access to staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
• Uniform provided

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding

Southampton City Council is proud to be a #DisabilityConfident employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies, all roles are open to everyone who meets the criteria. Safeguarding Commitment: Southampton City Council is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We believe that everyone has the right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.