Cleaner - Part Time

TN United Kingdom; Shildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a world-leading museum group as a Cleaner, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness of a unique visitor attraction. This position offers flexible part-time hours, allowing you to contribute to the mission of inspiring futures while enjoying meaningful work. With a focus on inclusivity and personal development, you'll be part of a team that values commitment and attention to detail. Enjoy benefits such as health and dental insurance, generous leave policies, and opportunities for career growth. Embrace the chance to work in an environment that celebrates diversity and community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & Dental Insurance

Career growth support

Flexible work policies

Employee assistance programs

Colleague networks

Enhanced pension

Interest-free loans

Discounts on exhibitions and shops

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individuals who take pride in their work.
• Ability to work well in a team and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure museum and office spaces are cleaned to a high standard.
• Follow museum guidelines and regulations for cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Cleaning Experience

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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We're looking for a Cleaner to join us at one of the most unique visitor attractions in the region!

About us

Locomotion is one of the largest collections of heritage rail vehicles in the world and marks a new exciting phase in the museum's history. Located in the world's first railway town, Locomotion tells the story of the past, present, and future of railways, featuring icons such as the locomotive that opened the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the prototype Deltic engine, and the 'Journey Shrinker', the world's fastest diesel locomotive.

About the role

As one of our Cleaners, you will play a key role in ensuring the museum and office spaces are cleaned to a high standard, in line with Museum guidelines and regulations.

We have two permanent, part-time work patterns available:

1. 25 hours per week - Sunday to Thursday, 12pm - 5pm
2. 7 hours per week - weekends, Saturday & Sunday, 11.30am - 3pm

Download the Vacancy Information Pack from the 'Attachments' section on this vacancy listing on the Science Museum Group website for more details about the role and application process.

About you

This may be your first housekeeping or cleaning position, or you may already have experience in a commercial or domestic cleaning environment. We are interested in enthusiastic, committed, and punctual individuals who take pride in their work, pay attention to detail, and work well in a team.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, along with support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks:

• Meaningful work: Support our mission to Inspire Futures.
• Career growth: Support for personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance: 27 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays, flexible policies.
• Health & Dental Insurance: Peace of mind from day one.
• Access to employee assistance programs, the Unmind app, and wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks: Forums for shared interests and community building.
• Enhanced pension: Support for your future savings.
• Interest-free loans: For life events or home improvements.
• Discounts: Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in shops, cafes, and other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is a core value emphasizing inclusivity. We strive to develop a culture that values diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger and better equipped to Inspire Futures.