Caretaker/Cleaner
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £15.75 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: PAYE £12.21 per hour / Ltd/Umbrella £15.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Grays, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | OR21063 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Caretaker/Cleaner to join our client, Thurrock Council, within the Estate Services Team.
Location: Civic Offices, Grays
Hours: 26 per week
Contract: Temporary – 12 weeks
Start Date: 19 January 2026
Rate: PAYE £12.21 per hour / Ltd/Umbrella £15.75 per hour
About the Client
Thurrock Council’s Estate Services Team supports the Housing Operations service by maintaining clean, safe, and well‑presented communal areas across council buildings and estates. The team plays a key role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety for residents, staff, and visitors.
The Role
The Caretaker/Cleaner will carry out a range of basic caretaking and cleaning duties to support the smooth running of council facilities. This is a hands‑on role requiring reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
Mopping, sweeping, and general floor cleaning.
Litter picking and maintaining clean external areas.
Basic caretaking duties as required.
Ensuring communal areas remain clean, tidy, and safe.
Reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the relevant team.
Working in line with health and safety procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Previous cleaning or caretaking experience desirable.
Ability to carry out manual tasks safely.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
Good awareness of health and safety practices.
Flexible and willing to support general estate duties.
Location: Civic Offices, Grays
Hours: 26 per week
Contract: Temporary – 12 weeks
Start Date: 19 January 2026
Rate: PAYE £12.21 per hour / Ltd/Umbrella £15.75 per hour
About the Client
Thurrock Council’s Estate Services Team supports the Housing Operations service by maintaining clean, safe, and well‑presented communal areas across council buildings and estates. The team plays a key role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety for residents, staff, and visitors.
The Role
The Caretaker/Cleaner will carry out a range of basic caretaking and cleaning duties to support the smooth running of council facilities. This is a hands‑on role requiring reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
Mopping, sweeping, and general floor cleaning.
Litter picking and maintaining clean external areas.
Basic caretaking duties as required.
Ensuring communal areas remain clean, tidy, and safe.
Reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the relevant team.
Working in line with health and safety procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Previous cleaning or caretaking experience desirable.
Ability to carry out manual tasks safely.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
Good awareness of health and safety practices.
Flexible and willing to support general estate duties.