Cleaner (Chillingham Road Primary)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking reliable and friendly individuals for the Cleaner position at Chillingham Road Primary School, Newcastle. Responsibilities include cleaning various areas and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness. Full training will be provided, making it ideal for those without prior experience. Competitive pay and multiple benefits are offered, along with an emphasis on child welfare.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Up to 29 days annual leave

Paid training and induction

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
• Ability to carry out cleaning tasks in designated areas.
• Willingness to undertake additional recruitment checks.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas including classrooms and corridors.
• Empty bins and maintain cleanliness in offices.
• Use required cleaning equipment efficiently.

Skills

Reliability

Friendliness

Basic understanding of English

Job description

Overview

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate
Facility Services & Civic Management

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

1 x 10 hours per week – 06:30am – 08:30am, Monday to Friday
1 x 15 hours per week – 15:00pm – 18:00pm Monday to Friday

What we are looking for

Newcastle City Council are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our Facility Services team as a Cleaner. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

About the role

Working as a team and using your own initiative, daily duties will involve cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices and toilet areas using required equipment. While working to fixed deadlines, responsibilities include emptying bins, mopping and vacuuming floors, so regular stooping, bending and lifting will be required. To carry out these tasks, candidates will need to have a basic understanding of both written and spoken English due to the use of chemicals.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

About us

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure

Interested?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select "Apply Now" and complete our online application form.

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If you would like to discuss this post please call Mark Riley on 0191 2783285.