Cleaner (Wingrove Primary School)

December 23, 2025

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*We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Council, paying all of our employees a minimum of £12.60 per hour; leading and setting standards for good work within the city. City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate Facility Services & Civic Management An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Cleaner atWingrove Primary School, Hadrian Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9HN 2 x 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 3:20pm to 5:50pm& Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Grade N1- £12.60 per hour inclusive of Real Living Wage What we are looking for: Newcastle City Council are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our Facility Services team as a Cleaner. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. About the role: Working as a team and using your own initiative, daily duties will involve cleaning designated areas such as corridors, classrooms, offices and toilet areas using required equipment. Whilst working to fixed deadlines, responsibilities include emptying bins, mopping and vacuuming floors, so regular stooping, bending and lifting will be required. To carry out these tasks, candidates will need to have a basic understanding of both written and spoken English due to the use of chemicals. 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. 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. 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 <a href=\"#\">www.northeastjobs.org.uk</a>, select \'Apply Now\' and complete our online application form. 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 Fiona Livingstone on 0191 211 5560. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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