Cleaner at the Discovery Museum

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

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking Cleaners to join their Facility Services team. This role offers 10 hours of work per week, with responsibilities including cleaning various areas and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for reliable and friendly individuals.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Paid DBS, induction, and training

Full uniform and equipment provided

Opportunities for training and career development

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee support including Health Assured Programme

Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure activities

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, full training provided.
• Candidates should have a basic understanding of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, and offices.
• Emptying bins, mopping, and vacuuming floors under fixed deadlines.
• Regular stooping, bending, and lifting required.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Basic understanding of English

Job description

We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Council, paying all of our employees a minimum of £12.60 per hour; leading and setting standards for good work within the city.

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management

10 hours per week, 8:00am to 10:00am – Monday to Friday

Grade N1 - £12.60 per hour inclusive of Real Living Wage

What we are looking for:

Newcastle City Council is currently seeking reliable and friendly individuals with a positive attitude to join our Facility Services team as Cleaners. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

About the role:

Working as part of a team and using your initiative, your daily duties will include cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices, and toilet areas using the required equipment. Responsibilities include emptying bins, mopping, and vacuuming floors, often under fixed deadlines. Regular stooping, bending, and lifting will be required. Candidates should have a basic understanding of written and spoken English due to the use of chemicals.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management operate 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.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Paid DBS, induction, and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme
• Weekend, bank holiday, and unsociable hours pay enhancements
• Employee support including a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure activities

Interested?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now', and complete the online application form. Please check your email regularly for any communication regarding your application.

Contact:

For further discussion about this position, please call Mark Riley at 0191 2783285.