Cleaner (Westerhope Primary School)

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

Job summary

A local city council in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Cleaner to join their Facility Services team. This role involves cleaning school areas using provided equipment and requires no prior experience as full training will be provided. Successful candidates will have a reliable attitude and must be able to communicate in English. The position offers competitive hourly pay, paid training and DBS. Join a dedicated team ensuring high standards of service in schools and public buildings.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS and induction

Full uniform and equipment provided

Opportunities for career development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease

Attendance at various events

Access to employee support services

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, full training will be provided.
• Good communication skills are essential for safety.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas including corridors, classrooms, and offices.
• Empty bins and maintain cleanliness on a daily basis.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Reliable and friendly attitude

Basic understanding of written and spoken English

Job description

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management

1 x 10.00 hours per week – Monday to Friday 3:15pm to 5:15pm at Westerhope Primary School, Hill Head Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1NE

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. Whilst 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?

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If you would like to discuss this post please call Fiona Livingstone on 07967327255.