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Cleaner - Communal Housing Areas

Darlington Borough Council

North East, Darlington

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GBP 20,000 - 30,000

6 days ago
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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated Building Cleaning team at a local council, where you'll help maintain cleanliness in communal housing areas. This role is perfect for those with a positive attitude and a commitment to high standards, as you will receive full training to excel in your duties. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and access to training and development opportunities. If you're motivated and ready to make a difference in your community, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Staff equality forums

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Access to training and development

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Wellbeing offer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

  • Must hold a current driving licence for driving duties.
  • No previous cleaning experience required, full training provided.

Responsibilities

  • Join the Building Cleaning team to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
  • Work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Ability to work independently

Commitment to high standards

Job description

Cleaner - Communal Housing Areas (Ref: POS000539)

Salary: £21,104.80
Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Full time

Job and Application Details

Categories: Catering / Cleaning
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 28/03/2025
Closing Date: 13/04/2025

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Building Cleaning team at Darlington Borough Council.

Working within Communal Housing, the successful candidate must hold a current driving licence to be able to undertake the driving duties of the post.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to achieving high standards of cleanse. You will be part of a supportive team; however, you must have the ability to work on your own. Previous cleaning experience is not essential as full training will be given.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Emma Haigh, Team Leader – Building Cleaning on 01325 406632.

Rewards and Benefits
  • 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
  • Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes.
  • Staff equality forums
  • Green Car Leasing Scheme
  • Access to a wide range of training, learning and development.
  • Physiotherapy service
  • Confidential counselling service
  • Great wellbeing offer.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
  • Local and National retailer discounts

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Total Reward Booklet: Total Reward Booklet

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page: Jobs and Careers

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