Relief Cleaner

Overview

Newcastle City Council are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our Facility Services team as a Relief Cleaner. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Daily duties involve cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices and toilet areas using required equipment.
• Carry out tasks to fixed deadlines, including emptying bins, mopping and vacuuming floors.
• Regular stooping, bending and lifting will be required.
• To carry out these tasks, candidates will need to have a basic understanding of both written and spoken English due to the use of chemicals.
• Times of work are variable, Monday to Friday, between 6.00 am and 7.30 pm. You must be flexible with your approach to working times; some weekend work may be required.
• Prepared to travel to various locations within the City of Newcastle daily. Travel expenses within working times will be paid monthly in addition to salary.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of written and spoken English.
• No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

About the Organisation and Benefits

• Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services. We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.
• Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and investing in our staff and staff development.
• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure