Vacancy details
* Closing Date: 11 September 2025 12:00 AM
* Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
* Location: Ammanford
* Contract type: Permanent Part Time
* Salary: £24,413
* Grade: Grade A
* Contract Hours: 15
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 1904
Number of vacancies: 1
Location: Ammanford
Salary: £24,413
Hourly Rate : £12.65
Contract hours: 15
Contract type: Permanent Part Time
The role
The Cleaning Service provides an essential service throughout the County of Carmarthenshire. The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the County’s premises including office buildings, residential homes, and commercial facilities to ensure people can live and work in clean and safe environments. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in ensuring all areas are spotless and free of clutter.
Key duties include dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and emptying waste bins, as well as replenishing consumable items and deep cleaning as required. You will be responsible for using cleaning equipment, machinery, and chemicals, following health and safety guidance.
* A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills.
* Flexibility and the willingness to assist with other cleaning requirements.
For an informal discussion about the vacancy please contact the cleaning service on 07920286909.
Job description
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DBS level
DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.
Welsh language level - verbal
Welsh language level: Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 11/09/2025, 23:55
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility
You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply
All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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