Mobile Cleaner

New Forest District Council; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Pennington is seeking a full-time mobile cleaner to ensure housing schemes are clean and presentable. Candidates must have a clean driving license and previous cleaning experience. Responsibilities include general cleaning tasks, reporting health and safety issues, and interacting with tenants. The role offers a competitive salary of £24,817-£25,404, various employee benefits, and a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts at retailers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning to a high standard required.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals correctly.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of buildings.
• Carry out general cleaning activities.
• Report health and safety issues.

Skills

High standards of cleaning

Customer service skills

Ability to use cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

Do you take pride in providing high standards of cleaning? Do you enjoy meeting people and supporting the local community?

Responsibilities

We are currently expanding our cleaning team and are looking for a full‑time mobile cleaner for our housing schemes and Housing stock across the New Forest area. You will require a valid clean driving licence and be responsible for ensuring that the buildings are clean, presentable, and safe for tenants and visitors alike.

You will be representing the council out in the area, and in contact with tenants on a daily basis so it is important to carry out your work in a professional and friendly manner.

The role is predominantly lone working and you will be undertaking general cleaning activities such as hoovering, mopping, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, along with some work at height (step ladders) you will also report repairs, health and safety matters and concerns relating to each building visited during the course of your work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning to a high standard is required with the ability to use cleaning equipment correctly, including the use of chemicals.
• A high level customer services skills incorporating a working knowledge of COSHH.
• A clean driving licence is required as the role is mobile within the district and a company van is supplied for these duties.
• You will have the ability to identify and report Health and safety issues in line with policy and procedures, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to use your own initiative as this role requires the post holder to work unsupervised.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits

• £24,817‑£25,404 per annum
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision.
• Hybrid Working.
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants.
• Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).

Closing Date

Closing date: 11pm on 17th December 2025