Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary:
£12.60 per hour inclusive of Real Living Wage
Hours:
17.5 hours per week
Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead, providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals, and welfare catering services.
They have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs, and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.
Their service is committed to delivering high standards and investing in staff development.
The Role
The Council is seeking reliable and friendly individuals with a positive attitude to join their Facility Services team as Cleaners.
No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
Duties include cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices, and toilets using required equipment, and working to fixed deadlines. Tasks involve emptying bins, mopping, and vacuuming floors, requiring regular stooping, bending, and lifting. Basic understanding of written and spoken English is necessary due to chemical use.
The council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo recruitment checks, including criminal record checks and barred list checks, as this is regulated activity.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay
* Up to 29 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
* Paid DBS, induction, and training
* Full uniform and equipment provided
* Training and career development opportunities
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle2work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car lease and electronics schemes
* Enhancements for weekends, bank holidays, and unsociable hours
* Employee support and confidential assistance programs
* Staff discounts on travel and leisure
To Apply
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