Domestic Assistant

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Brynmawr; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cleaning Operative to uphold high cleaning standards across designated areas. This role involves using various cleaning equipment and chemicals, maintaining cleanliness in community buildings, and ensuring the availability of cleaning supplies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, demonstrate initiative, and be open to training. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community and enhancing service quality. If you are committed to excellence in cleanliness and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleaning standards in designated areas.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining cleaning standards throughout Community Options Buildings.
• Maintain cleaning cupboard and equipment, and order replacement stock.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

COSHH Awareness

Health and Safety Knowledge

Cleaning Experience

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Chemicals

Machinery

Job description

Job Title: Cleaning Operative

To be responsible for maintaining cleaning standards of designated areas throughout Community Options Buildings.

Cleaning Operatives will be required to clean designated areas to a set standard using chemicals, equipment, and machinery. They will also maintain the cleaning cupboard, equipment, and machinery, and place orders for replacement stock when needed.

The successful candidate should be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to use their own initiative. Additionally, the candidate must be willing to undertake any necessary training for the role.

Desirable qualifications include COSHH awareness, basic Health and Safety knowledge, and previous cleaning experience.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken, including an Enhanced Disclosure, Standard Disclosure, or Enhanced Disclosure with Adult, Child, or Both Barred List checks.

For information on 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 our work and the impact we make. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and improve our services.

Questions?

For further information or to have an informational discussion, please contact Tirion Young at 01495 369629.

Application Details

Closing Date:	15th May 2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date:	To be confirmed