Cleaner (Chillingham Road Primary)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking reliable individuals to join their Facility Services team as Cleaners at Chillingham Road Primary School. The role involves cleaning various areas and requires a positive attitude. Full training will be provided, and the position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)

Paid DBS, induction, and training

Full uniform and equipment at no cost

Training and career development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics schemes

Pay enhancements for weekends, bank holidays, and unsociable hours

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of written and spoken English required.
• No prior experience necessary; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, and toilets.
• Daily duties include emptying bins, mopping, and vacuuming floors.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Council, paying all of our employees a minimum of £12.60 per hour; leading and setting standards for good work within the city.

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Cleaner at Chillingham Road Primary School, Ninth Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5XX

Positions available:

1. Cleaner – 10.00 hrs per week - 3:15pm to 5:15pm Monday to Friday
2. Cleaner – 12.50 hrs per week - 3:15pm to 5:45pm Monday to Friday

Grade N1 - £12.60 per hour inclusive of Real Living Wage

What we are looking for:

Newcastle City Council seeks reliable and friendly individuals with a positive attitude to join our Facility Services team as Cleaners. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

About the role:

Working as part of a team and using your initiative, daily duties involve cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices, and toilets using required equipment. Responsibilities include emptying bins, mopping, and vacuuming floors, with regular stooping, bending, and lifting. Basic understanding of written and spoken English is required due to chemical use.

Additional information:

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role involves regulated activity, and successful applicants will undergo criminal background checks, police information checks, and barred list checks. It is a criminal offense for barred individuals to apply for such roles.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management operate across the city and Gateshead, providing cleaning, caretaking, school meals, and welfare catering services. Our team includes cleaners, supervisors, caretakers, catering assistants, and chefs working various hours and shifts. We are dedicated to high standards and staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid DBS, induction, and training
• Full uniform and equipment at no cost
• Training and career development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics schemes
• Pay enhancements for weekends, bank holidays, and unsociable hours
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure

Interested?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk by selecting 'Apply Now' and completing the application form. Ensure you check your email for correspondence.

For inquiries, contact Mark Riley at 0191 2783285.