Cleaner

Role overview

This position involves helping to keep schools, council premises, and client locations clean, safe, and presentable. It is a full-time post of 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate takes pride in doing a thorough job and consistently works to a high standard. You should be safety-conscious and have a sound understanding of health and safety, data protection, and equal opportunities. Reliability, good timekeeping, and a flexible attitude are important, along with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. You’ll also need to communicate well with clients and members of the public, stay motivated to learn, use initiative, and remain calm and professional in different situations.

Benefits

• Access to an employee benefits platform with retail and online discounts, plus cycle-to-work and home/electronics schemes
• The option to purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave, calculated pro rata
• Eligibility for a car leasing scheme
• The ability to use bank holidays more flexibly to suit personal needs
• Opportunity to make Additional Voluntary Contributions to the pension, with tax and National Insurance advantages
• Development support, including apprenticeship opportunities for personal and career growth
• Paid volunteering time each year during normal working hours
• Access to an equality, diversity, and inclusion network
• Recognition awards for employees
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• Local government pension scheme

Equal opportunity and inclusion

The organisation promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. It especially encourages candidates from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and people from minority ethnic communities.

Accessibility and recruitment adjustments

The recruitment process is designed to be as accessible as possible. Applicants who have a disability, or consider themselves to have one, can request reasonable adjustments for the application or interview stage by contacting the recruitment team.

Safeguarding and vetting

Appointment to this role depends on an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold that responsibility.

Additional notes

If you have already applied and completed the recruitment process for this role within the last three months, you do not need to apply again.

For further enquiries, please contact the service management team by email.