Facilities Assistant Level 1; Cleaner

Working Hours: 1 x 15 hours per week Monday - Friday

Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent

Closing date: 17 March 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview method: Face to face

Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. All examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application or disciplinary action.

This role is subject to:

• Proof of Manchester Residency - Roles at Grade 1 to 3, trainee ships, or apprenticeships are advertised only to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester. To verify the boundary, visit
• References – where possible we require 3 years' history.

The vacancy is at Etrop Court 6AM - 9AM, 15 hours per week.

Facilities Assistant Level 1 – Job Overview

The Facilities Assistant Level 1 is a cleaning role that provides a service across the City of Manchester. The Housekeeping team, part of the Corporate Estates team, is responsible for building cleaning across the estate.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What hours would I work? This can depend on the building you work in. Some cleaners start at 6am to ensure the building is ready to open for the day ahead. Others work afternoons from 3pm or 4pm onwards. We provide a service from 6am until 7pm Monday to Friday and the vacancies we have can vary between these hours.
• Would I work alone or in a team? This can depend on your location of work; some cleaners work alone, and some work as a team to get the job done.
• What type of tasks will I do? All cleaners have a daily task list that may include hoovering, mopping, polishing, cleaning toilets, and emptying bins.
• Do I need experience? No, we provide full training to ensure all cleaners can carry out each task safely and to the best standard, using the equipment and chemicals provided.
• Do you provide a uniform? Yes, we provide a full uniform to wear daily. All you would need to provide is adequate footwear.
• What type of building would I be cleaning? Our department cleans a variety of buildings for the Council, including depots, schools, libraries, offices, and homelessness accommodations.

You will be invited to attend an open morning to find out more about the role and answer any questions. If you are successful, you will be asked to provide all information required for the pre‑employment checks.

Applications are only considered from people who are permanent residents within the boundaries of the City of Manchester. Please check your postcode before you apply.

Benefits We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – enrollment in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with options to top up. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – designed to provide ample time to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – discounts on weekly shop, holidays, days out with MCR+, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – diverse learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions to apprenticeships and qualifications. All begins with a comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – secure, flexible work with annual pay reviews, support from three trade unions, and health and wellbeing support at all stages.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – pro‑rate paid volunteering leave in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

We actively welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and young people.

Support During the Process

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