Senior Cleaner
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 to £13.27 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Pixash Lane, Keynsham BS31 1TW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RITM0224136 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Join Our Team: Senior Cleaner – Keynsham Recycling Hub, Pixash Lane
Hours: 10 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 16:00 – 18:00
Additional: Opportunities for overtime available
About the Team
Bath & North East Somerset Council is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Senior Cleaner at our state-of-the-art Keynsham Recycling Hub, located at Pixash Lane. This modern facility, opened just 18 months ago, is a cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability and excellence.
About the Role
As Senior Cleaner, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the site. You’ll lead a dedicated cleaning team, manage stock and supplies and handle light administrative duties. While leadership is part of the role, approximately 80% of your time will be hands-on cleaning, working alongside your team to ensure the site remains safe, hygienic and welcoming.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and support the cleaning team
Order and manage cleaning materials
Maintain cleanliness across offices, kitchens, public areas, and multiple toilet facilities
Clean stairwells, vacuum/mop floors, and dust edges and ledges
Ensure a courteous and professional approach with all building users
About You
A passion for cleaning and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and reliability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks
Friendly, polite, and respectful attitude
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Sue Boulton, Team Leader Cleaning by email at: susan.boulton@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 394429
Interview date: 03/10/2025
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
No agencies please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK’. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Join Our Team: Senior Cleaner – Keynsham Recycling Hub, Pixash Lane
Hours: 10 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 16:00 – 18:00
Additional: Opportunities for overtime available
About the Team
Bath & North East Somerset Council is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Senior Cleaner at our state-of-the-art Keynsham Recycling Hub, located at Pixash Lane. This modern facility, opened just 18 months ago, is a cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability and excellence.
About the Role
As Senior Cleaner, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the site. You’ll lead a dedicated cleaning team, manage stock and supplies and handle light administrative duties. While leadership is part of the role, approximately 80% of your time will be hands-on cleaning, working alongside your team to ensure the site remains safe, hygienic and welcoming.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and support the cleaning team
Order and manage cleaning materials
Maintain cleanliness across offices, kitchens, public areas, and multiple toilet facilities
Clean stairwells, vacuum/mop floors, and dust edges and ledges
Ensure a courteous and professional approach with all building users
About You
A passion for cleaning and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and reliability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks
Friendly, polite, and respectful attitude
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Sue Boulton, Team Leader Cleaning by email at: susan.boulton@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 394429
Interview date: 03/10/2025
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
No agencies please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK’. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.