Salary
£25,948 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Date posted
25/02/2026
Job reference
COLREQ01602
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 1 x Full-time (37 hours per week) and part-time hours available
Location: Multiple sites across the Leisure World portfolio
Face to face interviews to be confirmed
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Child workforce including a children's barred list check is required for this role.
Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. They are a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercial services across Colchester, the second largest district in Essex.
Colchester Leisure World are looking for full-time and part-time Cleaners who can work mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
You will provide a clean safe environment for staff and customers, whilst delivering a friendly, professional and efficient service in line with the Leisure World ethos.
You will assist the Duty Officer in keeping the centre and grounds free of litter and will be responsible for ensuring consumables are kept stocked and report to the Duty Officer where stock is running low.
Qualifications and skills required
* Knowledge of COSHH (Chemical handling)
* Able to work both independently, using judgement and initiative and as part of a busy team
* Knowledge of manual handling and the ability to lift and carry cleaning equipment.
* Ability to take ownership of equipment machinery you are trained to use
What we offer
The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.
Other benefits include:
* Free Activa gym
* Reduced Gym membership costs, travel and online retail discounts
* Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities within the council
For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Harry Whitehead –
For further information regarding this vacancy, please click here.
Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.