Mobile Cleaner

Northumbria Police; Sunderland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading police force as a Mobile Cleaner, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of police stations. This full-time, permanent role requires a driving licence and offers various benefits, including generous leave and a public sector pension.

Benefits

26 days’ leave plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced family leave policies

Public sector pension scheme

Travel discounts

Private healthcare

Paid sick leave

Access to gyms and social clubs

Qualifications

• No prior cleaning experience needed; willingness to learn is essential.
• A driving licence is required, vehicle provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning washrooms and kitchens with specialist equipment.
• Maintaining health and safety standards.
• Cleaning within custody suites, including cells.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Ability to work alone

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Salary and Location

Salary: £12.60 per hour (including a Real Living Wage supplement)

Location: Southern Area, based around Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside

Hours and Contract

Full-time, Permanent

Requirements

A driving licence is essential; a vehicle will be provided for travel during the tour of duty.

Application Process

If the location or hours don’t suit you, register your interest, and we’ll email you when more cleaning roles become available: Register Your Interest

About Northumbria Police

Our purpose is to keep people safe and fight crime. We are one of the largest police forces in England, with a variety of departments and specialisms offering numerous career opportunities. We support our staff with training, development programs, and a positive work environment.

Role Overview

Join our Business Services team as a Mobile Cleaner, playing a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of police stations. You'll work behind the scenes in operational police stations, taking pride in your work and achieving great results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cleaning washrooms and kitchens with specialist equipment and chemicals.
2. Vacuuming and mopping floors.
3. Using floor scrubber/dryers.
4. Emptying bins and general office cleaning.
5. Maintaining health and safety standards.
6. Cleaning within custody suites, including cells and medical rooms.
7. This is a physical role, requiring working at heights.

Candidate Requirements

No prior cleaning experience needed; willingness to learn, ability to work alone and in a team, reasonable fitness level, punctuality, and reliability are essential. A driving licence is required, vehicle provided.

Additional Information

For more details and to support your application, view the role profile. We welcome applications from all community sections, promoting diversity and merit-based appointments.

Contact

For more info, contact us at [e-mail]

What We Offer

• 26 days’ leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Travel discounts, private healthcare, eye test vouchers
• Shopping and dining discounts via Blue Light Card
• Paid sick leave, mental health support, employee advice services
• Access to gyms, sports & social clubs, cycle to work scheme

Additional Notes

The application process is straightforward; attach a CV and save progress anytime before the deadline. We are committed to supporting disabled applicants and are a Disability Confident Leader. Adjustments can be made during the process; contact us in advance to arrange.

Successful candidates will undergo vetting and medical checks, with a requirement to be a UK resident for at least 3 years. The role is subject to a six-month probation period.