Bluestones Staffing
BSNI are working with Belfast City Council to recruit a Mobile Public Convenience Cleaner – Manual Labour. This role is temporary.
Target start date
26 Nov 2025
Duration
12 Weeks
Hours per week
37
Rate
PAYE: £13.47 per hour
Job location
Donegall Square, Belfast, BT1 5GS, United Kingdom
Main purpose of job
To be responsible to the Cleaning and Portering Duty Officer for:
carrying out cyclical, routine and occasional cleaning duties at Belfast City Council public conveniences and any other properties assigned, using all vehicles and equipment provided;
opening and securing any or all assigned properties as directed;
assisting other cleaning and portering staff in carrying out cleaning, portering, labouring and function preparation work as directed; and
ensuring that all consumables and supplies are effectively utilised and replenished as necessary.
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties.
To carry out as directed all cyclical, routine and occasional cleaning duties to the interior and exterior of all assigned Belfast City Council public conveniences and other buildings and property in all areas of the city, using all equipment and materials supplied.
To be responsible where required for the timely opening, closing and securing of any/all assigned premises, including but not limited to the priming of alarm systems, closing of shutters etc on the basis of schedules, rotas and routes as supplied.
To replenish consumables and supplies at all sites as required.
To drive and be responsible for a council-supplied vehicle and any authorised passengers in all areas of the city, to load and unload materials from this vehicle as required, to ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded and to manoeuvre it safely in carrying out these duties.
To collect and return vehicles, and to adhere to all appropriate driving regulations and guidelines (for example, carrying out drivers daily checks, completing handover procedures, observing accident procedures and drivers procedures and other relevant duties).
To liaise with the general public, building occupiers and other council staff in a professional, effective and tactful manner.
To ensure that all materials stocks are replenished in a timely manner, and to record details of supplies used and issued.
To complete all required documentation in respect of cleaning logs, registers, readings and other documentation at each relevant location.
To assist all other grades of cleaning and portering staff in the carrying out of cleaning and light function preparation work in all Belfast City Council locations as required.
To carry out all duties in compliance with Health and Safety at Work legislation and Belfast City Council policies and procedures.
To notify the cleaning and portering management team immediately of any existing or potential health and safety hazards at any location.
To record any damage to the building fabric, systems or services at any of the assigned properties, and to bring this to the attention of the Cleaning and Portering Manager or supervisors as soon as practicable.
To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure.
To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.
To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council.
To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.
This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description, but which are commensurate with the role.
Essential criteria
Driving licence and experience
Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:
have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or access to a form of transport which enables them to carry out the duties of the post in full[1]; and
be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have at least one years relevant experience in each of the following two areas:delivering cleaning services within a mobile cleaning environment operating across multiple locations; and
driving commercial vehicles in an urban environment.
Special skills and attributes
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess the following special skills and attributes, which may be tested at interview:
Customer care skills: good interpersonal skills with an awareness of the importance of customer care.
Health and safety skills: an understanding of the health and safety responsibilities attached to the post to ensure the safety of council employees and members of the public.
Team working skills: the ability to work well both individually and as part of a busy team; and that they show a conscientious and hardworking approach to their work.
Communication skills: the ability to complete standard forms including cleaning and vehicle documentation.
Short-listing criterion
In addition to the above driving licence and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, can demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, that they have at least two years relevant experience of area (a), as detailed above.
Please be advised that this alternative is a reasonable adjustment specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence. However please also be advised that, given the business need for the post holder to drive council-owned vans on a daily basis in order to fulfil the duties of the post the reasonableness of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made.
For more information call Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313
BSNI is an acting recruitment agency