Cleaner (St Pauls C of E Primary School)

*We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Council, paying all of our employees a minimum of £12.60 per hour; leading and setting standards for good work within the city.

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Cleaner at St Pauls C of E Primary School, Victoria Street, NE4 7JU.

Position details:

1. 12 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 3:30pm to 6:00pm, and Friday 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Grade N1 – £12.60 per hour inclusive of Real Living Wage.

What we are looking for:

Newcastle City Council is seeking reliable and friendly individuals with a positive attitude to join our Facility Services team as a Cleaner. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

About the role:

Working as part of a team and using your own initiative, your daily duties will include cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices, and toilets using required equipment. Responsibilities include emptying bins, mopping, and vacuuming floors, often working to fixed deadlines. The role requires regular stooping, bending, and lifting. Basic understanding of written and spoken English is necessary due to chemical handling.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This position involves regulated activity, and successful applicants will undergo additional checks including criminal record checks and barred list checks. It is a criminal offense for barred individuals to apply for such roles.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management provide building cleaning, caretaking, school meals, and welfare catering services across the city and Gateshead. Our team includes cleaners, supervisors, caretakers, catering assistants, and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. We are dedicated to high standards of service and staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Paid DBS, induction, and training
• Full uniform and equipment at no cost
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics schemes
• Pay enhancements for weekends, bank holidays, and unsociable hours
• Employee support including a confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure activities

Interested?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk. Select \’Apply Now\’ and complete the online application form. Ensure to check your email inbox for any correspondence regarding your application.

For discussions about the role, contact Gary Jones at 0191 2783281.

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