CASUAL CLEANER
Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour, rising to £12.91 on successful completion of probationary period.
The International Centre for Life is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle. Its purpose is to inspire everyone to explore and enjoy science and to provide an environment in which life enhancing research and medical treatments can flourish. Life is home to NHS clinics as well as Newcastle University's Biomedicine research facilities. The award-winning Life Science Centre lies at the heart of this unique development. It aspires to be most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK and has an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement.
We are looking for a flexible, reliable and hardworking individual to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the cleanliness of the science centre and other areas on site.
Tasks include sweeping and mopping floor areas, dusting, bin emptying, sanitisation of large spaces, and the upkeep of toilet facilities, and other cleaning tasks as required. Training, including the operation of buffer machines, will be provided. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
The ability to deliver work to a high standard independently is important. As the science centre is open seven days a week, shift patterns include weekend work, primarily in the early mornings and evenings, so having the ability to work various hours is essential.
Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounted car-parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by Thursday 9 July.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work Scheme.
Registered Charity Number: 1059607
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
