Relief Cleaner - Pendleton Gateway

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

LGPS Pension

Vivup Discounts

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Health and wellbeing package

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking a Relief Cleaner to 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5pm–7pm, term time only. The role covers cleaning across schools and other buildings in the base area, performing duties such as cleaning, buffing, sweeping and vacuuming to a high standard.

This fixed-term post runs until April 2027. We offer competitive pay and a range of benefits including LGPS pension, Vivup discounts, Cycle to Work, reduced Gym membership and a health and wellbeing package.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, buffing, sweeping, vacuuming and general domestic cleaning duties across schools and other buildings.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness to provide a pleasant environment for visitors and staff.
• Work 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5pm–7pm during term time.

Job description

Working Hours: 10 hours per week, Mon- Fri 5pm-7pm, term time only
Contract Type: Fixed term until April 2027

As a Relief Cleaner you will be required to work in various schools and non-educational buildings within the area of your base school. You will clean the building to a high standard ensuring that it is a pleasant environment for visitors and staff. Duties will include cleaning, buffing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning and other general domestic cleaning duties.

We can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme (LGPS Employee contributory pension with employer contribution).
• Vivup Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Reduced Gym membership scheme.
• Health and wellbeing package.

If you would like this information in a different format, please contact the Citywide Admin Team on: [e-mail]. For any queries, please contact Beth Power, Business Support Officer, Citywide Services 0161 925 1122.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50 (£41 for checks completed from 5th October 2026). The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month (£10.25 per month from 5th October 2026). If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50 (£41 from 5th October 2026).

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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