Cleaner – Government Office (Temp)
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Concept Resources |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear (NE8)
Hours: 12.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday – 16:15 to 18:45
(No weekend work)
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: TBC
The Role
We are recruiting a reliable Cleaner / Cleaning Operative to support a government office site in Gateshead during a period of temporary increased workload. Previous cleaning experience is preferred. This is a lone-working role and requires a dependable and trustworthy individual.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning office areas, toilets, and communal spaces
Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards
Working independently and following site procedures
Using a telephone-based time & attendance clocking system (mandatory)
Acting as a key holder and operating alarm systems where required
Requirements
Must be able to pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check
(includes Right to Work, Identity, Employment History, and Criminal Record checks)
Right to Work in the UK (must be presented at induction – mandatory)
Comfortable with lone working
Able to use an alarm panel and follow security procedures
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Willing to use a telephone clock-in system
Individual PIN access allocated per candidate and updated weekly (non-transferable)
Hours: 12.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday – 16:15 to 18:45
(No weekend work)
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: TBC
The Role
We are recruiting a reliable Cleaner / Cleaning Operative to support a government office site in Gateshead during a period of temporary increased workload. Previous cleaning experience is preferred. This is a lone-working role and requires a dependable and trustworthy individual.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning office areas, toilets, and communal spaces
Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards
Working independently and following site procedures
Using a telephone-based time & attendance clocking system (mandatory)
Acting as a key holder and operating alarm systems where required
Requirements
Must be able to pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check
(includes Right to Work, Identity, Employment History, and Criminal Record checks)
Right to Work in the UK (must be presented at induction – mandatory)
Comfortable with lone working
Able to use an alarm panel and follow security procedures
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Willing to use a telephone clock-in system
Individual PIN access allocated per candidate and updated weekly (non-transferable)