Bluestones Staffing
BSNI are working with Belfast City Council to recruit a Cleaner – Play Centres – Manual Labour. This role is temporary.
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
1
Target start date
18 Feb 2026
Duration
12 Weeks
Hours per week
10
10 hours per week flexible over 3/4/5 days
Rate
PAYE: £13.45 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £17.86 per hour
Job location
Courtney Hall , 76a Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 9EQ, United Kingdom
Main Purpose of Job
To be responsible to the Play Workers to undertake, normally as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas of play centres.
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties
To carry out cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing and dusting of the designated area (which may include toilets and shower areas) and fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate powered equipment.
To act as a key holder responsible for opening and closing of the centre to enable carrying out cleaning responsibilities and responding to call-outs if and when available.
To contribute to a teamwork approach within the centre, to ensure delivery of the community support plan and corporate priorities.
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
Experience
Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, experience of each of the following:
(a) carrying out cleaning duties which must include experience of using cleaning equipment; and
(b) making sure that all cleaning equipment and chemicals are safely used and stored in accordance with health and safety regulations.
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
An awareness of the importance of responding to the needs of internal and external customers.
Health and Safety
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 with others as an effective team member.
Communication skills
The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Work planning and organisational skills
The ability to make decisions on work priorities and methods in an effective way.
Short-listing criterion
In addition to the above experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to short-list 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, at least one years relevant experience in each of the above noted areas (a) and (b).
For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313
BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.