Salary:£12.60perhour(includingaRealLivingWagesupplement)
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 2pm – 5pm (6 hours per week)
Contract:Permanent
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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
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.
We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
What we offer
* 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
* 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.
Just so you know
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Cleaner with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Northumbria Police are currently a Real Living Wage employer – this means that if the hourly rate paid to you by Northumbria Police in respect of your assigned role does not meet the Real Living Wage, then an additional payment will be made.
Terms of appointment
This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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