Cleaner

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

Job summary

A city council in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Cleaner to join their Facility Services team. This role involves cleaning various designated areas including corridors and classrooms. The ideal candidate should be reliable and friendly, with a basic understanding of English. Full training is provided, along with competitive pay and benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme. This is a part-time position with fixed working hours, typically from 6:00am to 8:30am.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Up to 29 days annual leave

Paid training and DBS

Full uniform and equipment provided

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee support package

Qualifications

• Candidates need to be reliable and have a positive attitude.
• Basic understanding of both written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning duties in designated areas.
• Empty bins, mop and vacuum floors.
• Work to fixed deadlines and manage tasks effectively.

Skills

Reliability

Friendly attitude

Basic English understanding

Job description

Overview

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate – Facility Services & Civic Management. 1 x 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 8:30am at Kenton Medical Centre, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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.

This is a site-specific advert for our school Cleaning roles. If you are interested in other locations advertised by Newcastle City Council, please mention this in the additional information part of the application form.

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.

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. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox. If you would like to discuss this post please call Mark Riley on 07813767399.