Cleaning Operative

New Forest District Council; Pennington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

LEAF values

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

New Forest District Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative to join our team at Lymington Town Hall, Lymington, on a part-time basis. The role focuses on maintaining a high standard of cleaning across Council buildings, including vacuuming, floor polishing and lavatory cleaning, with attention to safety when handling chemicals.

Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 4.00 - 6.00 pm, totaling 10 hours per week. Full training is provided, and the Council offers a supportive environment with benefits and

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning throughout the Council buildings.
• Vacuuming, floor polishing, chemical clean of lavatories.
• Provide a safe working environment whilst dealing with chemicals, ensuring that they are handled in accordance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Assessments.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed and checklists are completed.
• Contribute to reducing utility consumption and carbon footprint through good housekeeping.
• Undertake any other duties as required as directed by the Supervisor.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

New Forest District Council are looking for a Cleaning Operative to join our friendly team at Lymington Town Hall, Lymington on a part time basis.

Your main duties will be:

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning throughout the Council buildings.
• Vacuuming, floor polishing, chemical clean of lavatories.
• Provide a safe working environment whilst dealing with chemicals, ensuring that they are handled in accordance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Assessments.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed and checklists are completed.
• Consistently and actively apply good housekeeping principles, such as turning off lights and equipment when not in use, in order to contribute to our strategy to reduce utility consumption and carbon footprint.
• Undertake any other duties as required as directed by the Supervisor.

Full training will be given.

This post will be 10 hours per week Monday to Thursday 4.00 - 6.00 pm What we can offer in return is a great place to work. We believe that all employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council and that is why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.

What's in it for you?

As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people - centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:

• 23 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service (days leave are given on our current Payscales )
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
• Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
• A values - led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women's Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

About us

At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office - based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high - quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.

We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness , we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.

We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.

Please note: You'll likely be aware that there is a government mandate to deliver Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to Hampshire and the Solent region, meaning a transition into a new operating structure from an agreed future date. This transition is currently paused following a recent government announcement, but it is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment if they are successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Chris Dathan on 02380285588.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. Please bear in mind it's important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process

Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS check, you must include details and dates of 'unspent' convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.