Cleaning Operative x2

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority council in Wales is seeking 2x Cleaning Operatives on a part-time basis. The roles involve cleaning designated areas in schools, maintaining cleaning equipment, and a willingness to train. Suitable candidates should have teamwork skills and knowledge of health and safety. The position offers 12.5 and 9.72 hours per week, respectively, with a closing date of 25/09/2025 for applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• Willing to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas using chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain equipment and ensure correct storage.
• Order replacements for chemicals and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Health and Safety knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Overview

Please state on your application your preferred location of work.

The Children, Young People and Families Directorate within Blaenau Gwent are looking to recruit 2x Cleaning Operatives on a permanent basis at Willowtown Primary for 12.5 hours per week 41 weeks of the year and Ebbw Fawr Primary 9.72 hours per week 41 weeks to undertake cleaning duties in establishments within the borough.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidates will clean any designated area to a set standard by use of chemicals, equipment and machinery.
• The successful candidates will also maintain their cupboard, equipment and machinery by cleaning and ensuring correct storage after use.
• You will also place orders when replacement chemicals and equipment are required.

Requirements and desirable qualifications

• The successful candidates should be able to work as part of a team, have the ability to use their own initiative and be willing to undertake any training considered necessary for the position.
• COSHH and basic Health and Safety plus experience is desirable.

Other information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Contact for information

Want to ask us a question? For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact either Jayne Wheeler Assistant Team Leader on 07854078457 or Andrea Morris Assistant Team Leader on 07773536526.

Application timeline

Closing Date: 25/09/2025

Interview Date: 09/10/2025