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SalaryCleaner Forth Banks 7 hours - JRN 17609
Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Area Command / Department
Business Services
Location
Newcastle
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Reduced Hours
Salary Range
£23,154
Closing Date
18/04/2024
Role:
The salary for this role is £23,154 per annum Pro Rata, the hourly rate is £12.00 + Enhanced weekend payments
This role will be based at Custody Forth Banks – 7 hours every weekend. Saturday and Sunday shifts 2pm-5.30pm (3.5 hour shifts)
Interviews can be held on a weekend if needed
A career at Northumbria Police is like no other. We are passionate about where we live and what we do, we deliver exceptional support to our communities and we work together to make our local area a safer place for us all. Every single person at Northumbria Police is valued for their amazing contribution – and we are all part of something truly special.
Our Business Support team keep things running smoothly for all of us here at Northumbria Police. They are a large team covering various services, including maintenance, health and safety, and supporting Front Line Policing. We’ve got a great opportunity to join the Business Support team as a Cleaner, where you’ll play an integral part in keeping our stations clean, safe, and functional.
Unlike your typical cleaning role, you’ll be working behind the scenes in some of our operational police stations, community hubs. You’ll take pride in your work and be part of a fantastic team who work hard to achieve great results for our Police staff and officers. It’s a busy role – with a great sense of achievement at the end of each shift.
What will I be doing?
Using specialist equipment and chemicals to clean wash rooms and kitchens
Vacuuming and mopping floors
Use of floor machines will be required such as floor scrubber/dryers
Emptying bins and other general office cleaning duties
Maintaining up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation and complying with cleaning safety standards
Cleaning to be completed within the custody suite, which includes, cells and medical rooms.
This is a physical role which also requires working at height
This is a really important role in our Police Force, so we are looking for someone who takes pride in what they do. You don’t need to have been a cleaner before – you just need a willingness to learn, the ability to work alone and as part of a team. It’s also essential that you have a reasonable level of fitness and that you are punctual and reliable.
What are the benefits?
26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays Pro Rata
Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme
Corporate Travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro
Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
To take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme
We offer a competitive hourly rate and you will be provided with a police staff uniform.
For further information please see role definition: Cleaner.pdf
Before you start:
You will be asked to complete our standard recruitment online vetting forms, you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.
A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.
Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts. For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to for a Northumbria Police vacancy.
Vacancy Contact:
To discuss the position in more detail contact Dan Baxter, dan.baxter@northumbria.police.uk
Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone
