Relief Cleaner

Relief Cleaner

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

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OPS1167(e)

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

Operations and Regulatory Services - Facility Operations

Relief Cleaners Permanent

£12.00 per hour

Contracted 35 hrs per week - split shift

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

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 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.

What we are looking for

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

Times of work are variable, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 6.00 am and 7.30pm. You must be flexible with your approach to working times, some weekend work may be required. You must be prepared to travel to various locations within the City of Newcastle daily. Travel expenses within your working times will be paid monthly in addition to your salary.

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.

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.

INTERESTED?

For an application pack download the application form and supporting documents from www.northeastjobs.org.uk, apply online or you can contact jobs@newcastle.gov.uk for an application form. If you would like to discuss this post, please call Peter Lawson, Operations Manager, on 07825781918.

Permanent

Closing date:

12 February 2024