At a Glance
- Tasks: Support security infrastructure, perform minor repairs, and maintain cleanliness in schools.
- Company: Join a dedicated team within the Council's Building Cleaning Service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Full driving licence and ability to work independently.
We are looking to recruit Relief Facilities Support Operatives for our Building Cleaning Service. The role involves supporting security-related infrastructure, carrying out minor repairs, and maintaining site-specific cleaning in Council facilities, mainly Primary, Secondary & Special Schools.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining security-related infrastructure
- Carrying out minor repairs
- Cleaning designated areas across council buildings
Qualifications
- Hold a current full driving licence
- Have experience planning and prioritising work activities
- Be able to work with limited supervision to a high standard
- Have experience manually handling furniture, materials and equipment
- Be able to work within a flexible shift pattern that may change at short notice
Benefits
- Competitive salary and additional allowances where relevant
- Employer contribution to pension of approximately 18.9% per year
- Annual leave: 28 days for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years of continuous local government service (plus option to purchase up to 10 additional holidays per year)
- Flexi-time scheme (subject to management approval)
- Health and wellbeing support and cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounts on shopping, household spend and leisure facilities
You must meet the essential criteria set out above to be considered.
We think you need these skills to ace Relief Facilities Support Operative in Gateshead
Driving Licence
Planning and Prioritising Work Activities
Ability to Work with Limited Supervision
High Standard of Work
Manual Handling Skills
Flexibility in Shift Patterns
Cleaning Skills
