This is a great opportunity to join North Wales Police as a cleaning operative working in Bangor.
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.
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.
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Sick pay provisions
Welsh
North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 1 Spoken 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.
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.
Positive Action - are you eligible?
Positive action support is available prior to the submission of an application form for the following groups who are currently under-represented in this role: People from a Black, Asian or other, Minority Ethnic Background, Females, People with a Disability, People with Neurodivergent condition, People whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth Click here to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Email the SSFPCrecruitment@northwales.police.uk to request Positive Action.
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.
Closing date: 12:00 21/11/2024
If you require any further information, please contact the North Wales Police Recruitment Team: SSF.Recruitment@northwales.police.uk or 01492 804699.
