General Cleaner

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Belan; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry for you and a guest

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Discounts (Perks at work)

Holiday entitlement up to 32 days

Job summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a General Cleaner to keep Powis Castle in excellent condition and presentable for visitors. The role follows an annualised hours pattern with 12 monthly payments and typically runs Wednesday to Sunday, mainly March–November.

You’ll join a team focused on local sourcing and guest experience, with Welsh language and culture valued in daily work.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties including sweeping and litter-picking.
• Ability to deliver good customer service and maintain high presentation standards.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to seasonal workloads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day‑to‑day cleaning and presentation of Powis Castle and surrounding spaces.
• Perform inside and outdoor cleaning, sweeping and litter-picking.
• Strive for high standards of customer service and presentation across all areas.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organised

Adaptable

Willing to learn

Job description

We’re looking for a General Cleaner with the practical skills and eye for detail to keep Powis Castle in excellent condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract Duration: Permanent

Working Hours: You'll work 1072.5 hours per year.This role is based on annualised hours, where theamountof hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.Typically, you will work Wednesday to Sunday, with the majority of your hours worked between March and November.

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here

This world-famous medieval fortress is set among magnificent formal gardens, terraces and parkland, making Powis Castle an awe-inspiring place to work. The strong team is passionate about local sourcing, with delicious seasonal produce served in the restaurant and bespoke Welsh products sold in the shop. The impressive collection of paintings, tapestries and sculptures is one of the property’s key attractions, alongside a busy programme of events – many of which are food themed.

We're proud of the role the Welsh language plays in the places and communities we care for across Wales. Whether you're a fluent Welsh speaker, a learner, or completely new to the language, we'll support you to develop the skills and confidence needed for your role and to engage with Welsh language and culture as part of working at the National Trust.

You’ll be helping with the day-to-day cleaning and presentation of the National Trust’s buildings and outdoor spaces. Duties such as cleaning, sweeping and litter-picking, both inside and outdoors, form a core part of this role. You’ll aim for the highest standards of customer service everywhere you look after.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• well-organised and adaptable
• willing to learn new skills
• comfortable working in flexible and adaptable way.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

National Trust place

Powis Castle, Welshpool, SY21 8RF

Documents

• IRC180481 - Glanhäwr Cyffredinol.docx
• General Cleaner - Career Level A1.pdf
• Glanhäwr Cyffredinol - Lefel Gyrfa A1.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

Provisional Interview Date: 29 October 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.