Cleaner (Gosforth Academy)

Cleaner (Gosforth Academy)

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:

OPS1013(e)

Part time

£21,029 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of Real living wage, £10.90 per hour)

Facility Services and Civic Management

*This post attracts the Real Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Real Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £10.90 per hour.

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Cleaner at Gosforth Academy High (Based in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne).

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 chef’s and chef’s 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.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay

• Up to 28 days annual leave per annum increasing to 29 days from April 2023 (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.

What we are looking for

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

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a team player but able to use your own initiative

• Can have good relationships with others

• Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines

• Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations

• Is customer focused

• Can deliver to required standards

• Is suitable to work with children and young people

• Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.

• Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.

This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) 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.

INTERESTED?

For an application pack download the application form and supporting documents from www.northeastjobs.org.uk, apply online by selecting 'Apply Now', alternatively, you can collect an application form from Condercum Road Depot reception.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Permanent

Closing date:

15 June 2023