Cleaner Ref: 11 - 25

Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Part time, 10 hours per week - usual working hours will be between 5pm-7pm.
Place of Work: Dereham plus other Breckland Sites as required
Basis: Permanent

Make a Real Difference - One Sparkling Space at a Time!

We're on the lookout for a dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly team and help keep Breckland Council's offices clean, hygienic, and welcoming for staff and visitors alike.

Working as part of our Property & Estates team, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, fresh, and comfortable environment that reflects our values and shows pride in the spaces we manage.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carry out daily cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitising all areas.
• Keep washrooms and kitchen spaces spotless, restocking supplies like soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Empty waste bins and dispose of rubbish responsibly.
• Work safely and responsibly, following all health and safety guidance.
• Flag any maintenance or safety issues to your supervisor.
• Travel to other sites when needed, with mileage support provided.

You're someone who:

• Takes pride in doing a thorough job and leaves things better than you found them.
• Is reliable, punctual, and can be trusted to work independently or as part of a team.
• Has previous cleaning experience (ideally in office or commercial settings).
• Knows their way around common cleaning tools, equipment, and materials.
• Understands the importance of safety and follows guidance around cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Has good communication skills and a positive, helpful attitude

The Kind of Person We're Looking For:

We're not just hiring skills - we're hiring the right attitude. Our ideal team member is:

Collaborative - You enjoy working with others and always lend a hand when it's needed.

Ambitious - You look for ways to improve how things are done and take pride in doing your best work.

Results-driven - You look for ways to improve how things are done and take pride in doing your best work..

Empowering - You show initiative and aren't afraid to ask for help or try new tools and approaches.

Supportive - You show initiative and aren't afraid to ask for help or try new tools and approaches.

Why Join Us?

At Breckland Council, every role matters. Whether you're cleaning meeting rooms or making sure kitchens are tidy, you're helping to keep our organisation running smoothly—and making life a little better for everyone who walks through our doors.

So if you're someone who enjoys keeping things clean, takes pride in a job well done, and wants to work in a supportive and positive environment - we'd love to hear from you!

If you would like an informal chat regarding this role, please contact Charlotte Read- Property Operations Supervisor by emailing charlotte.read@breckland.gov.uk

Closing date: 09:00, Wednesday 28 May 2025

Interview date: 2 June 2025

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, recognising the benefits of sustaining a workforce which reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from anyone who feels they meet the requirements of our vacancies - these are listed as essential requirements on the person specification.

What's it like to work for us?

We are passionate about our people and pride ourselves on being a great place to work, we genuinely care and know that a happy workforce is a productive and motivated one! If you're still not sure, here are some stats from our 2023 staff survey to convince you..

• 94% of our staff said they felt valued
• 99% of staff recommend Breckland as a great place to work
• 90% said they have had opportunities to learn and grow in the last 12 months
• 97% think Breckland provide positive action on health and wellbeing
• 98%  said they felt supported by their Manager

If you STILL need convincing, here's what some of our staff say...

• "Breckland is a fantastic employer, lots of opportunities and support"
• "Having only just started, it is a great place to work, everyone says hello, is smiley and chatty. I like the groups that are on, like carers shed and neurodiversity"
• "We are encouraged to take regular breaks and there are mental health first aiders and a wide range of good promotional aspects of healthy living and wellbeing."
• "In times of need the council offers excellent support."
• "BDC really does seem to care about the wellbeing and happiness of their staff."

At Breckland Council we have embraced the Government's agenda to modernise local government. Our approach is to lead change rather than follow it, and to add the best value we can to our communities. We achieve this by developing our employees to their full potential, providing them with the relevant knowledge, equipment, and authority to carry out their duties.

We are a dynamic and innovative organisation that is always testing and learning as we seek to continually improve. We have never stood still in response to the emergence of new opportunities, changing customer demands, and ongoing funding challenges. We have exciting plans for how to deliver the best possible services to our residents and businesses.

Breckland as a district is a special place nestled in the heart of rural Norfolk, spanning over 500 square miles of beautiful countryside and forest, with five Market Towns and over 140,000 residents. We care, we listen, and we support people and businesses within our district. We have big ideas and we are innovative in our approach, coming up with ways to meet the needs of the local communities that we serve. Through our actions, we want to make things better.

But we know that we can't do it alone. We are a collaborative organisation and we work together with others to make a greater impact. We are also an organisation where our employees can grow and develop and are empowered to achieve and succeed. We are proud of our area, and by driving investment and enabling opportunities, we can maximise its full potential. We want to inspire aspiration to live, work, visit, or do business here: we want our district to be one of choice.

We will support and enable growth and change in our thriving, welcoming places where people and businesses choose to be, knowing their ambitions can be not just fulfilled but exceeded. By listening to people, by understanding what they need and by working together, we can shape what we have to offer. By doing so, we can benefit those who are already here and those who choose to come to live, work, visit, or do business.

We offer excellent conditions of service, including:

• A local government pension scheme (14 per cent employer contribution).
• Attractive holiday package (25 days increasing after three years' continuous Local Authority service by one day per year up to the maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays)
• Free car parking.
• Remote-enabled working arrangements.
• A newly refurbished office. See what it is like working here by watching this short film: 
  

Our commitment to talent development, on the job learning and upskilling, training and professional memberships, will keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

Job Summary

Description of Duties

This job description is not exhaustive.

The job description outlines the current position and will be subject to review in the light of development within the service, in consultation with the post holder as detailed in your Contract of Employment.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Cleaning Experience: Demonstrated experience in cleaning roles, preferably in commercial settings.
• Basic Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in fundamental cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing.
• Knowledge of Cleaning Products and Equipment: Familiarity with common cleaning products, tools, and equipment used in the cleaning industry.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding of basic health and safety practices related to cleaning, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and adherence to safety protocols.
• Reliability and Punctuality: Proven track record of reliability and punctuality in previous roles, with the ability to adhere to assigned work schedules.
• Ability to travel to other sites when/if required.

Desirable

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to cleaning tasks, ensuring thoroughness and quality in all work performed.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing cleaning requirements and schedules, with a willingness to take on additional tasks or responsibilities as needed.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to interact professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and clients, ensuring clear understanding of cleaning expectations and requirements.
• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and addressing cleaning needs proactively, without constant supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must hold a full valid driving licence

Desirable

• Completed Health and Safety training with essential knowledge on safe handling of cleaning chemicals, hazard identification, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency procedures. Certifications such as COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) or IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health).

Behaviours

Collaborative: I listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge

Ambitious: My approach to work is filled with positivity and optimism

Results Driven: I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions

Empowering: I take responsibility if things don't go well and learn from it for my own and for the organisation's development

Supportive: I treat others as I would want to be treated myself ensuring I am welcoming, friendly and approachable

Health & Safety (exposure to risk)

Moderate exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes may occur.

If you would like an informal chat regarding this role, please contact Charlotte Read- Cleaning Supervisor by emailing charlotte.read@breckland.gov.uk

Closing date - 9am Wednesday 28 May 2025

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Equal Opportunities

We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, recognising the benefits of sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from anyone who feels they meet the requirements of our vacancies. These are listed as essential requirements on the person specification.