Position: Cleaning Assistant

Organisation: Liverpool City Council
Location: Various Council-owned facilities across Liverpool (e.g., community centres, libraries, leisure centres)
Contract: Part-time (up to 25 hours/week), Permanent

🧹 About the Role

Liverpool City Council is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness in its public buildings to ensure they are welcoming, safe, and hygienic for residents and staff. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaning Assistant to join our cleaning services team, contributing to the upkeep of community spaces across the city.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing of floors, chairs, tables, windowsills, and fittings.

• Sanitize and disinfect high-touch surfaces, toilets, washrooms, and kitchen areas according to set schedules.

• Empty, sort, and dispose of waste and recycling materials responsibly.

• Restock supplies (e.g., soap, paper towels, toilet tissue) and monitor inventory levels.

• Report damaged equipment, maintenance issues, or hazards to the site supervisor promptly.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, COSHH regulations, and safe use of cleaning chemicals.

• Support locker room, gym, or event cleaning as needed in leisure centres or other council venues.

• Adhere to scheduled timetables, respond flexibly to changing cleaning needs (including occasional evening or weekend shifts).

✅ Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

• Previous experience in commercial or public-sector cleaning (preferred but not essential; full training will be provided).

• Awareness of health and safety practices and correct use of cleaning products.

• Good time-management skills and the ability to work unsupervised.

• Punctuality, reliability, and a “can-do” attitude.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work cooperatively within a team.

🎓 Desirable Qualifications & Attributes

• Experience with specialist cleaning equipment (e.g., floor polishers, steam cleaners).

• Training or certification in manual handling or COSHH.

• Awareness of safeguarding principles when working in community settings.

• Flexibility to cover additional cleaning duties during special events or public holidays.

🌟 What We Offer

• Immediate enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Paid annual leave, plus pro rata public holidays

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Uniform, PPE, and all cleaning supplies provided

• Supportive working environment with wellbeing initiatives

• Opportunities to cross-train across different locations

🧭 How to Apply

1. Visit the Liverpool City Council jobs portal: liverpool.gov.uk/jobs

2. Complete the online application form and upload a CV plus a short supporting statement (max 1 page) detailing why you’re a great fit.

3. Submit your application by 23:59 on the closing date.

📌 Our Commitment to Equality

Liverpool City Council embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process should contact the People Services Team.