Relief Facilities Support Operative - Grade D
About the role...
The Catering and Cleaning service are looking to recruit Relief Facilities Support Operatives for our Building Cleaning Service. Catering and Cleaning provide a range of services to all council buildings including schools and academies. The service consists of the following areas: Civic Catering, School Catering, Building Cleaning & Supporting Independence Service.
The successful candidates will undertake a range of duties across Council facilities, mainly Primary, Secondary & Special Schools.
This is a zero hour contract, hours will vary in line with demand and the work is on a split shift basis.
The key roles of the post are included in the job profile and include a wide range of duties including security related infrastructure, carrying out minor repairs and carrying our site specific and designated area cleaning.
Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria.
A bit about Gateshead Council...
We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!
- You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
- We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
- You'll get a generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous local government service.
- You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
- You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
- We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
You must have...
- A current full driving licence
- Experience of planning and prioritising work activities
- Experience of working with limited supervision to a high standard
- Experience of manually handling furniture, materials and equipment
- The ability to work within a flexible shift pattern that may be subject to change at short notice
It's time to apply!
For an informal discussion or to find out more, contact the Catering & Cleaning Support Team by telephone 0191 433 5522 or by email at [email protected].
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