Cleaner - Pencoedtre High
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EHS00797 |
Summary
Cleaner - Pencoedtre High
Closing date
17-Feb-2026
Reference Number
EHS00797
Location
Barry
Actual salary
£12.65 - £12.65 per Hour
Contract Type
Permanent
Position Type
Term Time
About us
To provide a cleaning service for building cleaning clients
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 1, SCP 2, £24,413 Pro Rata, £12.65 Pro Rata
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Monday to Friday.
Term time 16 hrs/week & (38 weeks).
Recess 11hrs/week (5 weeks).
Main Place of Work: Pencoedtre High School
Description:
• To assist in providing an effective cleaning service to building cleaning clients
• To cover other cleaners during periods of holidays, sickness, staff shortages and other absences.
• To occasionally assist the chargehand /Site Supervisor with the training of cleaning staff.
• To undertake all aspects of cleaning tasks such as; carpet cleaning and steam cleaning, all site specification cleaning, builders cleans, recess cleaning and other cleaning not normally stated in the site specification.
About you
You will need:
• Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry or a cleaning related discipline/environment
• Basic understanding of the various cleaning tasks required to provide an efficient and effective premises Cleaning Service
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to converse with members of the public and client officers.
• Be physically able to carry out manual and active labouring duties.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and undertake duties in an effective manner
• Positive and self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changes in priorities and demands.
• Be prepared to work irregular hours.
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Children
For Further Information, contact: Lynne Armstrong / larmstrong@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk / 02920 673120
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
Closing date
17-Feb-2026
Reference Number
EHS00797
Location
Barry
Actual salary
£12.65 - £12.65 per Hour
Contract Type
Permanent
Position Type
Term Time
About us
To provide a cleaning service for building cleaning clients
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 1, SCP 2, £24,413 Pro Rata, £12.65 Pro Rata
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Monday to Friday.
Term time 16 hrs/week & (38 weeks).
Recess 11hrs/week (5 weeks).
Main Place of Work: Pencoedtre High School
Description:
• To assist in providing an effective cleaning service to building cleaning clients
• To cover other cleaners during periods of holidays, sickness, staff shortages and other absences.
• To occasionally assist the chargehand /Site Supervisor with the training of cleaning staff.
• To undertake all aspects of cleaning tasks such as; carpet cleaning and steam cleaning, all site specification cleaning, builders cleans, recess cleaning and other cleaning not normally stated in the site specification.
About you
You will need:
• Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry or a cleaning related discipline/environment
• Basic understanding of the various cleaning tasks required to provide an efficient and effective premises Cleaning Service
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to converse with members of the public and client officers.
• Be physically able to carry out manual and active labouring duties.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and undertake duties in an effective manner
• Positive and self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changes in priorities and demands.
• Be prepared to work irregular hours.
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Children
For Further Information, contact: Lynne Armstrong / larmstrong@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk / 02920 673120
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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