Casual Cleaning Operative in Lyndhurst

Casual Cleaning Operative

Lyndhurst 27/09/2026

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Job details

Salary £13.39 per hour plus enhancement Contractual hours 0 Basis Part time Region South Date posted 28/08/2026

Job description

Looking for a local, flexible part time role to fit around your other commitments or interests?

We are looking for a Casual Cleaning Operative (working during the week). You will join our friendly team at Appletree Court. Maintaining a high level of cleanliness is of the utmost importance to us and we need an individual who is motivated to achieve this for our customers.

Working hours: Monday to Friday: 16.00 - 18.00

Your main duties will be:

• Maintaining a high standard of cleaning throughout the Council buildings
• Vacuuming, floor polishing, chemical clean of lavatories
• Providing a safe working environment whilst dealing with chemicals, ensuring that they are handled in accordance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Assessments
• Ensuring all cleaning schedules are followed and checklists are completed
• Consistently and actively applying good housekeeping principles, such as turning off lights and equipment when not in use, in order to contribute to our strategy to reduce utility consumption and carbon footprint
• Performing manual scheduled and non scheduled cleaning work as required
• Full training will be given.

Whats in it for you:

• Hours of work when required: Monday to Friday 16.00 - 18.00
• £13.39 per hour plus enhancement
• Local Government Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women’s Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

About us

At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office‑based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.

We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness , we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.

We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.

Please note:You’lllikely beaware that there is a government mandate to deliver Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to Hampshire and the Solent region, meaning a transition into a new operating structure from an agreed future date. This transition is currently paused following a recent government announcement, but it is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. Please bear in mind it’s important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process

Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS check , you must include details and dates of ‘unspent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

For an informal discussion please contact Chris Dathan on 023 8028 5315.

Closing date: 27 th September 26

Anticipated interview date: To be confirmed