School Cleaning Specialist

Educators; Pen-y-groes; Remote; GBP 4,800 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Council is seeking a school cleaner to join a team dedicated to keeping designated areas clean and hygienic. The role recognises bilingual service delivery, with Welsh-language competence encouraged and a Welsh or bilingual application preferred.

Responsibilities include cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuuming, bin duties, and occasional movement between areas. Health and safety compliance and adherence to the council's policies are required; closing date is 08/10/2026 and contact

Qualifications

• Desirable: Training in Health and Safety, e.g. moving and handling or first aid
• Desirable: Experience of being employed as a cleaner
• Desirable: Good interpersonal skills
• Desirable: Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping and vacuum cleaning.
• Emptying litter and recycling bins.
• Polishing and dusting of designated areas including furniture and fixtures.
• Cleaning toilets and shower areas, replenish toilet paper and soap.
• There is a requirement, when appropriate, to use powered equipment.
• The duties may vary between terms and school closure periods.
• There will, on occasions, be a requirement for you to move between areas.
• Responsibility for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council's policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Gwynedd Council is seeking a school cleaner to join a team dedicated to keeping designated areas clean and hygienic. The role recognises bilingual service delivery, with Welsh-language competence encouraged and a Welsh or bilingual application preferred.

Responsibilities include cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuuming, bin duties, and occasional movement between areas. Health and safety compliance and adherence to the council's policies are required; closing date is 08/10/2026 and contact