Cleaner and Caretaker

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Whitby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Green car scheme

Childcare vouchers

Home technology scheme

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council, through Sleights School near Whitby, is hiring a Cleaner to maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, classroom and washroom cleaning, and general site duties. Full training provided, no prior experience needed.

12.5 hours per week, typically 3:30pm–6:00pm, with some flexibility. Pay is £13.28 per hour. There is also an opportunity to take on Caretaker duties: 5 hours per week, usually 6:45am–7:45am, with pay at £13.48–£13.92 per

Qualifications

• Reliable, dependable individual with a strong work ethic.
• Full training will be provided, previous experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Dusting and vacuuming classrooms and communal areas.
• Cleaning and sanitising washrooms.
• General cleaning across the site.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join North Yorkshire Council as part of the team at Sleights School, near Whitby. We are looking for a reliable, dependable individual with a strong work ethic who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

What can we offer you?

You could find working for North Yorkshire Council more rewarding than you first thought.

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year plus Bank Holidays
• Access to range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme.

The Role(s)

As a Cleaner, you will play an important role in ensuring the school remains clean and well-presented. Duties will include:

• Dusting and vacuuming
• Cleaning classrooms and communal areas
• Cleaning and sanitising washroom facilities
• General cleaning duties across the site
• Full training will be provided, so previous experience is not essential.
• 12.5 hours per week, typically between 3:30pm and 6:00pm, with some flexibility around start and finish times.

The allocated hours will be reviewed during the probationary period to ensure sufficient time is available to complete all required cleaning duties. This role is paid at £13.28 per hour

Additional Caretaker Responsibilities

For candidates interested in taking on additional responsibilities, there is also an opportunity to undertake Caretaker duties. These include:

• Unlocking the school site each morning
• Locking the premises after cleaning has been completed
• Setting the alarm
• Ensuring the site is fully secure
• 5 hours per week, usually 6:45am to 7:45am, with some flexibility around start and finish times.
• £13.48- £13.92 per hour

More information:

For more information please contact Sarah Gough on 07966030073.

* For the right candidate, a recruitment payment of up to £300 may be payable as a one-off welcome payment

Key Dates:

Closing date: 25th October 2026
Interview Date: please note, we will be conducting interviews while the advert is live and this role may close early if a suitable candidate is offered.

Venue for Interview: Sleights School

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £13.28 – £13.92 per hour + upto £300 recruitment payment*

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire

Sector: Housing

Sector: Management and Maintenance

Job Role: Specialist