Cleaner (Kells Lane Primary School)

Cleaner (Kells Lane Primary School)

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

OPS1321(e)

Part time - term time

£23,151 pro rata, per annum (£12.00 per hour inclusive of Real Living Wage)

*We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Council, paying all of our employees a minimum of £12.00 per hour; leading and setting standards for good work within the city.

Operations and Regulatory Services - Facility Operations

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Cleaner at Kells Lane Primary School (Based on Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead)

Cleaner - 1 x 10.00 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Cleaner - 1 x 12.50 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 6:00pm

What we are looking for

Newcastle City Council are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our Building Cleaning as a Cleaner.

No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. We have various hours and locations currently available at the following schools and public buildings:

About us:

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 in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

We are looking for someone who:

<ul>

<li>Is a team player but able to use your own initiative</li>

<li>Can have good relationships with others</li>

<li>Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines</li>

<li>Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations</li>

<li>Is customer focused</li>

<li>Can deliver to required standards</li>

<li>Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.</li>

<li>Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English. </li>

</ul>

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

What we offer:

<ul>

<li>Competitive hourly rates of pay</li>

<li>Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)</li>

<li>Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training</li>

<li>Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you</li>

<li>Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career</li>

<li>Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme</li>

<li>Cycle2work scheme</li>

<li>Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.</li>

<li>Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement</li>

<li>Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme</li>

<li>Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure. </li>

</ul>

INTERESTED?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form, alternatively you can request an application form jobs@newcastle.gov.uk

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

If you would like to discuss this post please call Richard Geddes on 0191 2771947.

Permanent

Closing date:

1 April 2024