Cleaner - Houghton

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community safety and support. As a Cleaner, you will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and functionality at police stations. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, generous benefits including annual leave and a public sector pension, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Your responsibilities will involve using specialized equipment to ensure high standards of cleanliness, while also enjoying support for your well-being. If you are reliable, punctual, and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days’ annual leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Public sector pension scheme

Private healthcare

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Paid sick leave

Access to gyms

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No prior cleaning experience is necessary; a willingness to learn is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Using specialist equipment and chemicals to clean washrooms and kitchens.
• Vacuuming and mopping floors and operating floor machines.
• Maintaining knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently

Punctuality

Reliability

Physical fitness

Tools

Specialist cleaning equipment

Floor machines

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Role Details

Salary: £12.60 per hour (including a Real Living Wage supplement)

Location: Houghton Police Station

Hours: 15 hours per week, 06:00 – 09:00, Monday – Friday

Contract: Permanent

If the location or hours don’t suit you, register your interest, and we’ll email you when more cleaning roles become available.

About Northumbria Police

A career at Northumbria Police is like no other. We are passionate about our community, delivering exceptional support and working together to make our area safer. Every individual is valued for their contribution, and we are part of something truly special.

Our Business Services Team

They ensure smooth operations across various services including maintenance, health and safety, and support for Front Line Policing. We offer a great opportunity to join as a Cleaner, playing a vital role in maintaining our stations’ cleanliness, safety, and functionality.

Role Responsibilities

• Using specialist equipment and chemicals to clean washrooms and kitchens
• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Operating floor machines such as scrubbers and dryers
• Emptying bins and performing general cleaning duties
• Maintaining knowledge of health and safety legislation and adhering to safety standards
• This is a physical role that requires working at heights

Candidate Requirements

No prior cleaning experience is necessary; a willingness to learn, ability to work independently and as part of a team, a reasonable level of fitness, punctuality, and reliability are essential.

Additional Information

For more details, please see the job description.

Benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 days for 5+ years of service) plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata
• Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave
• Public sector pension scheme
• Travel schemes including local rail, bus, and metro
• Private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts via Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• Support for physical and mental well-being, including paid sick leave and access to gyms
• Sports & Social Club
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a competitive hourly rate and provide a police staff uniform.

Additional Notes

The recruitment process includes an application form and a face-to-face interview, with options for weekend interviews. You can save your application and return to it before the deadline.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, collaborating with the Business Disability Forum and being a Disability Confident Leader. Adjustments can be made for applicants with disabilities.

Applicants must have resided in the UK for at least 3 years for vetting purposes. Successful candidates will undergo a recruitment vetting process and medical checks.

Northumbria Police is a Real Living Wage employer; if the wage does not meet this standard, an additional payment will be made.

Terms of Appointment

Successful applicants will undergo a 6-month probation period, during which applying for other posts is not permitted.