Facilities Support Cleaning Quality Assistant

Calderdale Council; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Calderdale Council in Halifax is seeking a Facilities Support Cleaning Quality Assistant to support cleaners and team leaders in delivering a high standard of service across council buildings. The role is part-time and field-based, with some weekend/evening work outside core hours.

You will monitor cleaning standards, assist in training, and help maintain equipment and records while ensuring COSHH and health & safety compliance. This permanent role may involve DBS checks where required.

Qualifications

• COSHH knowledge required.
• Familiarity with cleaning regimes and safety standards.
• Ability to document checks and maintain records.
• DBS may be required for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Work in council buildings to ensure high cleaning standards.
• Support cleaners and team leaders; document routine checks.
• Assist in care of equipment, materials and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and auditing records.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

Cleaning regimes

Health and safety regulations

Documentation skills

Job description

Facilities Support Cleaning Quality Assistant

Company: Calderdale Council

Salary: £13.70 to £15.07 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Halifax

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

This role is generally carried out inside normal working hours (7am to 7pm) with some requirements to work outside normal working hours including weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the service.

A new opportunity exists for a Facilities Support Cleaning Quality Assistant to join the service to support the Facilities Assistants (Cleaners), and Team Leaders to deliver a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work within key council buildings so driving is essential, ensuring that they’re cleaned and maintained to a high standard for all our customers and that all aspects of the Facilities Management service are met.
• Support staff resources efficiently so service needs are met, carrying out and documenting routine checks and assist in the care of equipment, materials and storage areas used.
• Have a good knowledge of COSHH, all cleaning regimes, and ensure compliance at sites with health and safety regulations and procedures, together with auditing training records.
• Support onsite practical training to Facilities Support Assistants, monitoring cleaning standards and provide feedback to Team Leaders any areas of development and improvement required.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Benefits

• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.