Facilities Assistant Level 1; Cleaner Job Manchester area,England UK,Maintenance/Cleaning

About The Role

Working Hours:

10 Hours Per Week (see below for location and work pattern)

Contract Type: 2 x Par-Time, Permanent

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm,

Interview Method:
Face to Face

Legal Right to Work:
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here () We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Proof of Manchester Residency – Roles at Grade 1 to 3, trainee ships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit -

We currently have two vacancies. The first is at the Surestart Darley Avenue Chorlton Manchester. This covers Monday-Friday from 6AM to 8AM - 10 hours per week.

The second is at St James's Primary School Levenshulme Manchester , covering Monday to Friday, 3PM to 5PM - 10 hours per week.

The Facilities Assistant Level 1 role is a cleaning role, providing a cleaning service across the city of Manchester. The Housekeeping team is part of Corporate Estates team and is responsible for the building cleaning service across the Estate. Please see below some frequently asked questions to tell you more about our role:

What hours would I work? This can depend on the building you work in. Some of our cleaners start at 6am to ensure the building is ready to open for the day ahead. Some of our cleaners 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 cleaners work as a team to get the job done.

What type of tasks will I do? All our cleaners have a list of tasks to follow each day. These tasks can vary from hoovering, mopping, polishing, cleaning toilets and emptying bins.

Do I need experience? No, we provide full training to ensure all our 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 lots of different types of buildings for the Council. These include depots, schools, libraries, offices and homelessness accommodations.

You will be invited to attend an open morning to find out more about our cleaning role and answer…