Part Time Cleaning Operative Colwyn Bay

20 hours to cover Colwyn Bay over 5 days per week – plus 1 in 4 weekend working at St Asaph

This is a great opportunity to join North Wales Police as a cleaning operative working 20 hours per week permanent contract. With a keen eye for detail, take pride in your work as you maintain the cleanliness of the buildings through various cleaning duties. Training will be provided to become proficient in appropriate cleaning methods, such as the use of cleaning equipment and best cleaning practices, following health & safety and use of personal protective equipment which is provided. Days and hours worked can be flexible subject to agreement, within the core hours of 6am and 4pm.

Salary - Hourly rate £9.99

What does the role of Cleaning Operative entail?

Due to the nature of the role, you’ll regularly carry out physical activities which would include:- walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and/or moving up to 25lbs/ 12kgs, repetitive bending and lifting of items and repetitive arm movements etc.

Health and safety is of the utmost importance, therefore your day to day duties will comply with health and safety policies, procedures and best cleaning practices ie. cleaning specification, periodic cleaning table, cleaning induction and best practice and risk assessments.

What will I need to be considered for this Cleaning Operative role?

No previous experience or qualifications are required, however due to travel requirements you must possess a full driving licence.

What are our benefits

Here at North Wales Police we value our employees and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes

• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union • Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme • Cycle to Work Scheme

• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)

• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog

• Pension scheme

• Flexible working opportunities

• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements

• Sick pay provisions

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 1 Welsh skills, which means you’re able to pronounce Welsh place names and first names, some police related vocabulary and can understand and say basic greetings and basic phrases. You can find out more by visiting our Welsh Language Resources Page.

Positive Action

If you’re from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) group, LGBT+ or have a disability – we may be able to offer you Positive Action support. Visit our Positive Action page to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this.

How do you apply

The post profile will tell you all you need to know about the job and what skills you’ll need to apply.

Shortlisting is based on your statement in support of your application. Please ensure you evidence where possible with specific examples, of how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum/special criteria and/or essential requirements for the role.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Tanya Davies on 07970751418.  

Closing date: 07/09/2022

Please note the successful applicant(s) will be required to provide a 12 month commitment to this role.