Relief Cleaner

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking Relief Cleaners to join their Facility Services team. This role involves cleaning schools and public buildings, offering full training and competitive pay. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, with a commitment to high cleaning standards and team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Up to 29 days annual leave per annum

Paid DBS and full training

Full uniform and equipment provided

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to a salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, and offices.
• Emptying bins, mopping floors, and using required cleaning equipment.
• Flexibility with working hours and travelling to various locations in the city.

Job description

*We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Council, paying all of our employees a minimum of £12.60 per hour; leading and setting standards for good work within the city.



City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management



Relief Cleaners Permanent

£12.60 per hour Grade N1



Contracted 35 hrs per week - split shifts



Newcastle City Council are seeking to recruit Relief Cleaners across Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a split shift role where successful candidates will be covering positions in schools and public buildings. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.



About the role:

Working as a team and using your own initiative, daily duties will involve cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices and toilet areas using required equipment. Whilst working to fixed deadlines, responsibilities include emptying bins, mopping and vacuuming floors, so regular stooping, bending and lifting will be required. To carry out these tasks, candidates will need to have a basic understanding of both written and spoken English due to the use of chemicals.



Times of work are variable, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 6.00 am and 7.30pm. You must be flexible with your approach to working times, some weekend work may be required. You must be prepared to travel to various locations within the City of Newcastle daily. Travel expenses within your working times will be paid monthly in addition to your salary.



We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.



About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.



We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.



Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.



What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay


• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)


• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training


• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you


• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career


• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme


• Cycle2work scheme


• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.


• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement


• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme


• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

INTERESTED?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.



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If you would like to discuss this post, please call Peter Lawson, Operations Manager, on 07825781918.