Northumbria Police
Location: Southwick Police Station
Hours: 12.5 hours per week, 08:30 - 11.00, Monday - Friday.
The role: Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively. Think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Business Services Department as a Cleaner. Our Business Services team keep things running smoothly for all of us here at Northumbria Police. They are a large team covering various services, including maintenance, health and safety, and supporting Front Line Policing. We've got a great opportunity to join the Business Services team as a Cleaner, where you'll play an integral part in keeping our stations clean, safe, and functional. Unlike your typical cleaning role, you'll be working behind the scenes in our operational police station. You'll take pride in your work and be part of a fantastic team who work hard to achieve great results. It's a busy role - with a great sense of achievement at the end of each shift.
What you'll do:
* Using specialist equipment and chemicals to clean washrooms and kitchens
* Vacuuming and mopping floors
* Use of floor machines will be required such as floor scrubber/dryers.
* Emptying bins and other general cleaning duties
* Maintaining up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation and complying with cleaning safety standards
* This is a physical role which also requires working at height.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-04 23:59
Job Reference: 796165
Cleaner - Southwick Custody Suite - Sunderland
This is a really important role in our Police Force, so we are looking for someone who takes pride in what they do. You don't need to have been a cleaner before - you just need a willingness to learn, the ability to work alone and as part of a team. It's also essential that you have a reasonable level of fitness and that you are punctual and reliable.
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* 26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
* NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
* Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
* Fantastic market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
* Corporate travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro discounts
* Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
* Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
* We've invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on‑site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
* Access to gyms in some stations
* Sports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to volunteer in local community
* We offer a competitive hourly rate and you will be provided with a police staff uniform.
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