General Cleaner

National Trust; Saltash; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A heritage organization in Saltash is looking for a General Cleaner to assist with the cleaning and presentation of their buildings and outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will be focused on delivering great service and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This part-time role offers competitive pay and substantial benefits including a pension scheme, free entry to venues, and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a difference!

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym memberships discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Practical skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day cleaning and presentation of the buildings and outdoor spaces.
• Clean, sweep and litter-pick indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Customer service focus

Team player

Organised

Adaptable

Willingness to learn

Job description

General Cleaner

Location: Cotehele, Saltash, PL12 6TA

Reference: IRC168156

Salary: £12.25 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Part Time (444.50 hours per year)

Closing Date: 14‑DEC‑2025

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 a flexible and adaptable way

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day‑to‑day cleaning and presentation of the National Trust's buildings and outdoor spaces.
• Clean, sweep and litter‑pick inside and outdoors, maintaining the highest standards of customer service.

Qualifications:

• Practical skills and eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Benefits:

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• 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
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places

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.

Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process 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.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.

For this role, you will need to complete an online assessment.