Cleaning Assistant

Who we are?

We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.

Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cleaning Assistant to join our Estates team reporting to our Cleaning Supervisor. As part of the Estates team you will be working to deliver an excellent service and ensure that the buildings are maintained to the highest possible standard. Estates support the entire of Etc. providing staff and learners with premises that are operational, safe and clean.

As a Cleaning Assistant with Etc. you will be responsible for:

• Keeping our buildings looking welcoming for all our learners, staff and visitors.
• Routinely checking the facilities for cleanliness and functionality.
• Responding to urgent cleaning requests.
• Aiding the Estates team by reporting faults, issues and potential hazards as soon as they are noticed.

The ideal candidate will be punctual, hardworking, mindful of the details that make all the difference, willing to learn and develop their skills along with new methods of cleaning to improve efficiency and quality of service.

Previous experience would be desirable but not necessary; full training will be provided. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more.
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 15:30 to 17:30 (2 Hours)

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 13th April 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also a priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit our safeguarding policies page.

*Note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please.

All applications must be completed via our website