Cleaner – Band 2
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Duration: Temporary – 3 months
Salary: Band 2
Working Pattern: Shift pattern
Access NI: Required
Application Deadline: 12:00pm on Monday 7th September 2026.
Apple Recruitment Services are currently seeking a Band 2 Cleaner to work within a residential setting in the Children with Disabilities service.
This is a temporary opportunity for an initial 3-month period, offering the opportunity to work within a residential care environment supporting the day-to-day cleanliness and upkeep of the service.
Duties will include:
- Carrying out general domestic and cleaning duties throughout the residential unit.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across designated areas.
- Cleaning communal areas and other areas as required.
- Following relevant health and safety, infection prevention and control procedures.
- Using cleaning equipment and products safely and appropriately.
- Ensuring cleaning duties are completed to the required standard.
- Reporting any maintenance, health and safety or cleaning issues to the appropriate manager.
- Working in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Carrying out any other duties appropriate to the role as required.
Essential Criteria
- Experience working in a Domestic or Catering role within a work environment.
- An understanding of the importance of health and safety and food hygiene standards.
- The ability to relate to and understand the needs of others.
- The ability to take instruction and work on their own initiative.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work on a rota which may include weekend, bank holiday and evening shifts.
- Willingness to undertake training as directed by management.
- Be willing to complete the required Access NI check.
Desirable Criteria
The following would be advantageous:
- At least 3 months' experience working in a Domestic or Catering role within a work environment; or
- A Basic Food Hygiene qualification or NVQ Level 1 or equivalent; or
- Previous cash handling experience.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Darcie at darcie.donohoe@applerecruitment.com.
Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.
The closing deadline for applications is 12:00pm on Monday 7th September 2026.
All details will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Cleaner in Londonderry employer: Apple Recruitment
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