Mobile Specialist Cleaner OCC7083
Job description
Job Details:
Salary range: £22,777 - £24,948 per annum (equivalent to £11.81 per hour)
Work location: Countywide, Oxfordshire
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 (but might close sooner if suitable candidate is found)
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
About us
Oxfordshire County Council have a strong and dedicated cleaning team County Wide, covering a diverse and interesting range of premises. Our area Management team will offer you full support and guidance throughout your employment.
About the role
You will carry out cleaning tasks including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning desks and furniture, toilets and washrooms. As well as these tasks you will be expected to provide some deeper cleaning tasks using machinery. Training will be provided.
This role requires a great deal of flexibility and will entail early starts and late finishes as the work routine dictates.
Overtime working can mean some additional hours working required.
About you
A Driving licence is essential for this role as you will be provided with a van to get around to the locations.
Working largely on your own you will provide cleaning cover for sickness and holidays as well carrying out specialist cleaning tasks. The ability to have the confidence to enter a building on your own and get started is vital in this role. You will have the responsibility to open up and lock up premises you work in.
We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and flexible person to work at various locations in Oxfordshire.
The job can be demanding and physical at times, so a good level of fitness is required.
You will be part of a growing team with all the benefits for working for a local authority. There are many opportunities to further your career within the Cleaning team and the wider Soft Facilities Management team as you develop within our team.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Erika Bader, Area Cleaning Manager on 07586 478981.
Application Procedure
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form by clicking Apply Now. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.
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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Guaranteed interviews
As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.
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