Casual Cleaners

Overview

Walsall Council,
Casual Cleaners -
Salary:
G2 £ 12.65 per hour

We require hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and motivated cleaners to join our casual cleaners’ pool. You will need to be able to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.

Casual Cleaners are required to cover premises across the Walsall Borough to ensure the required standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained within our schools and outlying buildings. In your role you will ensure equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in safe working order following Health & Safety requirements. You will undertake cleaning duties including mopping, polishing and vacuuming. You will be required to have an understanding of or be willing to train in the safe use of cleaning chemicals and machinery.

• Hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and motivated
• Previous cleaning experience is desired
• Willing to train in cleaning chemicals and machinery
• Role is non-contractual; hours are allocated on an “as and when” basis to cover annual leave, sick leave and deep cleaning. If a permanent position arises, successful applicants will be considered.
• Availability: early mornings 6.00 a.m.–8.00 a.m. or afternoons from 3.00 p.m. onwards; you do not have to be available 5 days per week
• Understanding of or willingness to train in safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Ability to communicate in English; the post may require verbal communication with customers

• Aldridge
• Bloxwich / Brownhills
• Caldmore / Chuckery
• Darlaston / Delves
• Pleck / Palfrey / Pelsall
• Streetly
• Walsall Town Centre / Walsall Wood / Willenhall

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Closing date for applications: 16 February 2026

View Job Description And Employee Specification

Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be a requirement of this post.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification.
If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form.
Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your Supporting Information - reflects your own voice.