Part time Afternoon Cleaner

EQUANS; South Shields; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a part-time Afternoon Cleaner in South Shields. You will work Monday to Friday, ensuring the highest hygiene standards are maintained while being professional in your interactions. The role offers 10 hours per week at £12.21 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Range of learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience within a customer-focused environment.
• Current DBS (Ideally no older than 12 months).

Responsibilities

• Keep the building clean and tidy to the highest standard of hygiene.
• Maintain a professional manner with all staff and members of the general public.

Skills

Experience as a Cleaner

Customer service experience

Ability to pass BPSS vetting

Job description

Overview

Equans is looking for a Part time Afternoon Cleaner to join our team in South Tyneside Magistrates Court, Millbank/Secretan Way, NE33 1RG on a permanent basis working 10 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £12.21 per hour and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday 16:00 - 18:00

Responsibilities

What will you deliver?

As the on-site Cleaner, you will keep the building clean and tidy to the highest standard of hygiene, health and safety while maintaining a professional manner with all staff and members of the general public.

Security and Vetting

For this role you must undergo BPSS level vetting. Part of this includes DBS clearance; therefore ability to pass is essential.

BPSS Quick Guide

To meet customer requirements, the post holder must go through Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This is a Government security clearance that involves several checks.

Checks typically include:

• Identity Verification: Passport, photo ID, birth certificate, etc.
• Employment History (past 3 years): Any gaps will require HMRC statements for the periods in question.
• Right to Work Status in the UK: Citizenship or valid share code.
• Unspent Criminal Record: Disclosure of any unspent convictions.
• Significant Periods Abroad: Any periods of 6+ months spent abroad in the past 3 years.

What we offer

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Experience as a Cleaner
• At least one year of experience within a customer-focused environment
• Current DBS (Ideally no older than 12 months)
• Ability to acquire BPSS vetting

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

We are driven by the ambition to be recognised for operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values: Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers\' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we are committed to a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do, and you will find a welcoming and open workplace if you join Equans. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a relocation package for this role. Some roles may require a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manages this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers.