Cleaner Position at Byker Police Station

Overview

Role: Cleaner at Byker Police Station

Salary: £12.00 per hour (including a Real Living Wage supplement)

Hours: 20 hours per week, 06:00 – 10:00, Monday – Friday

At Northumbria Police, Northumbria Police is committed to making Northumbria Police's communities safer and providing exceptional support. Northumbria Police's Business Services team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Northumbria Police's operational police stations remain clean, safe, and functional. As a Cleaner, you will be a vital part of this team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work behind the scenes in an operational police station, where your contributions will be appreciated. Your tasks will include:

• Using specialist equipment and chemicals to clean washrooms and kitchens
• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Operating floor machines such as floor scrubber/dryers
• Emptying bins and performing other general cleaning duties
• Maintaining knowledge of health and safety legislation and complying with cleaning safety standards
• Engaging in physical tasks, including working at height

Northumbria Police is looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is willing to learn, and can work both independently and as part of a team. A reasonable level of fitness, punctuality, and reliability are essential for this role.

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
• Market-leading public sector pension scheme
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services, and metro
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Shopping and dining discounts with the Blue Light Card
• Comprehensive paid sick leave and support for mental health
• Active Sports & Social Club with exclusive discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

You will be provided with a police staff uniform and receive a competitive hourly rate.

Northumbria Police's recruitment process includes an application form and a face-to-face interview, with flexibility for weekend interviews. Northumbria Police support disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Important: Successful applicants will undergo a vetting process and must have been a UK resident for at least 3 years.

All new hires will have a 6-month probation period.