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NFP People Limited; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

31 days holiday

Wellbeing team

Pilates and Yoga classes

Long service awards

Healthshield plan

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant and shop

Job summary

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is seeking a friendly Cleaner to join our Estates and Facilities team on a part-time permanent basis. You will maintain cleanliness in main sanctuary sites, ensuring all public and staff areas are presented to the highest standard.

Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience, be fluent in English, hold a valid driving licence, and work well both independently and as part of a team. Benefits include life assurance, generous holiday, wellbeing support, and more.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliable and proactive with good time management.
• COSHH awareness and safe cleaning practices are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties in public and staff areas to a high standard.
• Support cleaning services for events and activities as required.
• Ensure safe and proper use of cleaning products following COSHH instructions.
• Keep all cleaning equipment tidy and in good condition; report faults.
• Respond promptly and effectively to incidents and accidents as they occur.

Skills

Communication

Driving licence

Team player

Initiative

Time management

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and friendly individual to join our Estates and Facilities department as Cleaner.

Job Title: Cleaner

Salary: £13,191 per annum

Contract: Permanent

The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and friendly individual to join our Estates and Facilities department as Cleaner. Ideally possessing previous cleaning experience, you will ensure that all public and staff areas of the main sanctuary sites are kept in a safe and clean condition and presented to the highest standard.

About you:

• Able to implement and adhere to standards and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• A real team player.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Full valid driving licence.

About the role:

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include -

• Ensuring all cleaning duties are carried out effectively and promptly.
• Assisting with a safe, responsive and efficient cleaning service for all events and activities.
• Ensuring safe and proper use of correct cleaning materials for each specific job following COSHH instructions.
• Cleaning all public areas, offices and toilets around the main sanctuary sites.
• Dealing with incidents and accidents promptly and effectively.
• Keeping cleaning equipment in a tidy and clean condition and ensuring the equipment is of a good standard.

Shift Pattern (Two-Week Rolling Schedule)

Week 1

• Monday & Tuesday:06.00 - 09.00
• Off
• Saturday: 11.30 - 19.00
• Sunday:12.30 - 19.00

Week 2

• Monday: 06.00 - 11.00
• Tuesday: 06.00 - 12.30
• Off
• Thursday: 10.30 - 19.00
• Friday: 16.00 - 19.00
• Saturday & Sunday:
• Off

This position operates on a two-week rolling shift pattern, alternating between the schedules outlined above.

What we offer in return:

Based in Sidmouth, Devon - an area of outstanding natural beauty - this is a part-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, Working 20 hours per week.

• Life assurance.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Pro rata for part-tm working.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan -
  • Reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership.
  • Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets.
  • Access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

Closing date for completed applications: Monday 21 September 2026.

The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.