Casual Cleaning Operative

Leicestershire County CouncilPreston, EnglandOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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| Salary £13.45 Per hour | Casual Hours | Preston Bus Station |

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

Location – Preston Bus Station, Tithebarn Street, Preston, Lancashire , PR1 1YT

Contract – Casual

Contracted Hours – Casual

Various hours available Monday - Sunday

Salary – 13.45GBP per hour

About the Role

The Facilities Management Team at Lancashire County Council are looking to recruit a Casual Cleaning Operative who is required to carry out cleaning duties in the Preston area.

A flexible approach to work is required, as the successful candidate would be required to cover sickness, holidays or provide support to meet additional service demands. Providing your own transport is an advantage, but not essential.

The Facilities Management team is responsible for some for some of the most prestigious and iconic buildings in Lancashire. These buildings provide essential services to the community and vulnerable people.

High standards of cleanliness are expected, and prior experience is desirable; however full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Duties will consist of general cleaning, such as damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming, and toilet cleaning.

In exchange for your hard work and professionalism, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer the Foundation Living Wage for this post. Foundation Living Wage is  independently-calculated  each year based on what employees and their families need to live.

This position is part time - please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Therefore the hourly rate is £13.45

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications

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