Janitor

Service Care Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking reliable Janitors to join the Greater Manchester Police's Business Support Services team. In this role, you will handle cleaning, portering, and minor repairs, ensuring that facilities remain safe and welcoming. The position requires a commitment to health and safety standards, a full UK driving license, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Full-time and part-time positions are available at various locations including Force HQ and other sites around Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial, portering, or caretaking roles.
• Ability to carry out general cleaning tasks and minor repairs.
• Physically fit for demanding duties, including lifting and moving furniture.
• Understanding of basic cleaning methods and materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Possession of a valid UK driving license for business use.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of offices, grounds, and other facilities.
• Perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs and fixing shelves.
• Assist in moving furniture and handling deliveries.
• Conduct winter duties like gritting surfaces.
• Set up and break down areas for meetings and events.
• Complete safety checks and monitor facilities.

Skills

Previous janitorial experience

Minor repairs capability

Fit for physical duties

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Good English communication skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

Janitor

Locations :

Force HQ / Newton Heath, Leigh, Longsight, Hough End / Greenheys, Claytonbrook, or mobile based at FHQ

Contract :

3month fixed term contract with potential extension

Hours :

Full time / Part time positions available

Pay Rate :

£13.49 PAYE per hour

About the Role :

Greater Manchester Police is seeking reliable and hardworking Janitors to join our Business Support Services team. You will provide an efficient janitorial service, including cleaning, portering, and minor repair works, ensuring our facilities are safe, clean, and welcoming.

This is a physically active role, requiring attention to detail, initiative, and a commitment to health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• General cleaning of offices, grounds, car parks, and high‑level surfaces.
• Minor maintenance: replacing light bulbs, fixing shelves and curtain rails, painting, and small repairs.
• Moving furniture and equipment; receiving deliveries and handling waste / refuse.
• Winter duties including gritting car parks and walkways.
• Setting up and breaking down rooms for meetings, seminars, and training.
• Completing basic safety checks (fire alarms, lifts, ladders, asbestos monitoring).
• Supporting colleagues and assisting in training new staff.

Essential skills and experience :

• Previous janitorial, portering, or caretaking experience in medium to large organisations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general portering / cleaning tasks.
• Fit for physically demanding duties including lifting, bending, and moving equipment / furniture.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment, materials, and methods.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Good attendance and performance record.

Apply NowService Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh

Recruitment Lead– Police |Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse

Service Care Solutions

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