Salary £24,310per annum* | Fixed term, Part Time, 17.5 hours per week | Meadowfield House, Preston | Pro Rata
Location: Meadowfield House, Preston
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover until 7th September 2026
Contracted start time: 14:00-19:00
Contracted Hours: Two-week rota (17.5 hours per week)
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
Week 2: Thursday & Friday
Salary: £12.60 per hour
About the Role
The Facilities Management Team at Lancashire County Council are looking to recruit a Cleaning Operative who is required to carry out cleaning duties at Meadowfield House. This is a fixed term position, covering maternity leave until 7th September 2026.
Lancashire County Council provide vital residential care services for the people of Lancashire. These services provide a safe, secure environment that allows older people as much independence as possible while supporting a range of care needs. The Facilities Management team carry out cleaning at all Residential Care Homes and Day Centres. Keeping these buildings clean is critically important to everyone who use these facilities.
Exacting standards of cleaning are expected, and prior experience is desirable; however full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Duties will consist of damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming, toilet cleaning, washroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, deep cleaning, laundry and light kitchen duties.
The work address is
Meadowfield House
Meadowfield
Preston
PR2 9NX
Please ensure you have means of travelling to the above work address
Anyone applying for this post will be subject to Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) checks. A formal offer employment cannot be issued until DBS checks are successfully complete.
In exchange for your hard work and professionalism, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer the Foundation Living Wage for this post. Foundation Living Wage is independently calculated each year based on what employees and their families need to live.
This position is part time - please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Therefore, the hourly rate is £12.60