Cleaning Operative in Keynsham

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

About the Team

Join Bath & North East Somerset Council’s dedicated team at our state-of-the-art, innovative Keynsham Recycling Hub. Based at Pixash Lane, you will be working within the main hub of our recycling operations, helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors. As part of our fantastic team, you will also have access to the wide range of benefits that come with working for the Council.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to support the day-to-day cleanliness of our Keynsham Recycling Hub.

This is a physically demanding role where you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across a variety of areas within the site. Duties will include vacuuming and mopping stairways, dusting edges and ledges, cleaning large toilet and shower facilities, and maintaining general office spaces, kitchens and break rooms.

This post is 10 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 16:00 - 18:00.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to make their own way to the Pixash Lane Recycling Hub.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a passion for cleaning and take pride in maintaining high standards at all times.

You will be able to:

• Cope with a physically demanding role.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional approach to your work.
• Be polite and courteous when interacting with building users.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all assigned areas are kept clean, safe and well maintained.

If you are looking to join a supportive team and play an important role in maintaining one of the Council’s key operational sites, we would love to hear from you.

Interview date: 21/10/2026

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

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