Cleaning Assistant (Princes Primary School)

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Local Pension Scheme

Training & progression

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Car lease

Family leave

Gym discounts

Employee volunteering

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to join the facilities team at Princes Primary School. The role involves delivering a reliable cleaning service and maintaining a safe working environment, with duties performed in accordance with COSHH and safety guidelines.

Hours are 3:00pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday at Princes Primary School. Applicants should have cleaning experience and be prepared to undertake training to enhance skills and comply with council standards.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is required.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe use of electrical equipment is required.
• Willing to undertake training to improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering an effective cleaning service.
• Carry out duties safely and follow training provided.

Skills

Cleaning experience

COSHH knowledge

Electrical safety

Job description

Job title

Cleaning Assistant

Role

The cleaning assistant will be a key member of the team, assisting in the delivery of an effective cleaning service, whilst ensuring all work is undertaken in a safe manner.

For the role of a cleaner applicants must have previous cleaning experience, with an understanding of COSHH and experience in the safe use of electrical equipment.

The successful applicant should be prepared to undertake any necessary training to continuously improve their skills for the role of a cleaning assistant.

Hours and Location

Hours of work are 3:0pm till 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Will be based at Princes Primary School.

Benefits

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Closing date

Midnight on Monday 24th August 2026

Interview information

Interview date: W/C Monday 7th September 2026

Interview type: Face-to-face

Eligibility and Work Authorization

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Equal Opportunities

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.

To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].