SPAR Longtown - Forecourt Cleaner

SPAR Longtown, Bridge Street Service Station, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Posted Friday 17 July 2026 at 00:00

Our SPAR colleagues play a vital role within the James Hall & Co. Ltd. family. Their dedication helps us deliver excellent service across our network of over 450 company-owned stores, keeping us firmly rooted in the communities we serve.

We’re proud of the impact our stores have locally and remain committed to continued growth and investment in the future.

Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time
Hours of work: 16 hours per week

About the Role

As a valued member of the team, you’ll help keep our forecourt and service areas clean, safe, and welcoming for customers. This includes maintaining the car wash, valeting area, and fuel pumps, as well as ensuring external displays, signage, and waste areas are tidy and well-presented.

This is a hands‑on role that involves working both indoors and outdoors in all weathers, so you’ll need to be comfortable working outside as part of your daily routine.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

You’ll play a key role in the daily running of the store, including:

• Maintaining store security in line with company procedures
• Keeping the forecourt, car wash, and front of store clean, tidy, and safe for customers
• Washing and valeting company vehicles and trucks to a high standard
• Emptying bins and maintaining waste and recycling areas
• Ensuring external merchandising and promotional displays are neat and well‑presented
• Checking and maintaining cleaning equipment, reporting any faults or issues
• Carrying out general site maintenance tasks as required

A Few Things About You

We’re looking for people who are reliable, approachable, and enthusiastic. You should also be:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Friendly, helpful, and confident when dealing with customers
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and self‑motivated
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• A positive “can‑do” attitude and willingness to help where needed
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team

Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues. That’s why when you join us, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, personal growth, and loyalty.

Loyalty Pay - Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra! You’ll earn an additional £0.55 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.

20% Staff Discount - Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company‑owned SPAR stores — perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.

Pension & Life Insurance - You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.

Learning & Development - Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in‑house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry‑recognised qualifications.

Grocery Aid Support - Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid — offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.

For more information about us and the benefits we offer, please head over to our careers page.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

SPAR Longtown, Bridge Street Service Station, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom