Cleaner (Monday to Friday mornings 09 : 00 to 13 : 00)

Bracknell Forest Council; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join their team at The Look Out Discovery Centre on a part-time basis, working 20 hours per week from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will be reliable and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to customer service, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for visitors. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the centre and surrounding areas, while promoting a positive image at all times.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid employee volunteering scheme

Local government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to work flexibly.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Confidence to engage with visitors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning The Look Out Discovery Centre and surrounding area.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Promote an excellent image of the centre.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for a cleaner to join The Look Out Discovery Centre team on a part-time basis, working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 09 : 00 to 13 : 00.

The Look Out Discovery Centre is a popular hands‑on science and discovery exhibition, set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands. The Look Out Discovery Centre opens 7 days a week. Our aim is to make sure that our visitors have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable experience, and the successful applicant will play a key role in achieving this.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well‑managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance.

About you...

You will be an enthusiastic and reliable person, with the ability and willingness to work flexibly to ensure the consistent provision of services in our centre.

A strong commitment to customer service is essential, along with the confidence to engage with visitors of all ages and backgrounds, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone.

About the team...

We care about our visitors and want to provide great customer service.

Our Cleaning Team play a key role in helping ensure our customers enjoy their day out to The Look Out Discovery Centre.

We enjoy interacting with our varied customer base making their visit fun and enjoyable as well as clean and safe.

Key responsibilities...

• To be responsible for the cleaning of The Look Out Discovery Centre and surrounding area, maintaining a high-quality image.
• To ensure a high standard of cleanliness and promote a quality service to the public.
• To promote an excellent image of the centre and its staff at all times.
• To work effectively as a member of a team.
• To ensure that the centre, car park, play and picnic area are clean and free from litter.

Our benefits...

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10* and sell up to 5 days*.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
• (pro rata for part time)

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on the 12

th

January 2026

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.