Facilities Assistant Level 1 (Cleaner)

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Perks program

Learning & development

Fair employment charter

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Manchester City Council is recruiting two Facilities Assistant Level 1 cleaners to provide cleaning services across the City of Manchester. Roles run across the city with 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday patterns, and a requirement to pass pre-employment checks and DBS clearance. Training is provided, and uniforms are supplied.

Open mornings will offer you a chance to learn more about the role. Successful applicants must be permanent Manchester residents where applicable and evidence the

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 10 Hours Per Week (see below for location and work pattern)

Contract Type: 2 x Par-Time, Permanent

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm,

Interview Method: Face to Face

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice) We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Proof of Manchester Residency – Roles at Grade 1 to 3, traineeships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

We currently have two vacancies. The first is at the Surestart Darley Avenue Chorlton Manchester. This covers Monday-Friday from 6AM to 8AM - 10 hours per week.

The second is at St James's Primary School Levenshulme Manchester , covering Monday to Friday, 3PM to 5PM - 10 hours per week.

The Facilities Assistant Level 1 role is a cleaning role, providing a cleaning service across the city of Manchester. The Housekeeping team is part of Corporate Estates team and is responsible for the building cleaning service across the Estate. Please see below some frequently asked questions to tell you more about our role:

1. What hours would I work? This can depend on the building you work in. Some of our cleaners start at 6am to ensure the building is ready to open for the day ahead. Some of our cleaners work afternoons from 3pm or 4pm onwards. We provide a service from 6am until 7pm Monday to Friday and the vacancies we have can vary between these hours.
2. Would I work alone or in a team? This can depend on your location of work; some cleaners work alone, and some cleaners work as a team to get the job done.
3. What type of tasks will I do? All our cleaners have a list of tasks to follow each day. These tasks can vary from hoovering, mopping, polishing, cleaning toilets and emptying bins.
4. Do I need experience? No, we provide full training to ensure all our cleaners can carry out each task safely and to the best standard, using the equipment and chemicals provided.
5. Do you provide a uniform? Yes, we provide a full uniform to wear daily. All you would need to provide is adequate footwear.
6. What type of building would I be cleaning? Our department cleans lots of different types of buildings for the Council. These include depots, schools, libraries, offices and homelessness accommodations.

You will be invited to attend an open morning to find out more about our cleaning role and answer some questions so we can get to know you better. If you are successful on the day, you will be asked to provide all information required to conduct the relevant pre-employment checks.

About the Candidate

Please note that applications will only be considered from people who are permanent residents within the boundaries of the City of Manchester. Please check your postcode before you apply.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment

This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We're the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We're proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you're joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you'll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

About Us

We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things
• We're proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We am dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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