Cleaning Operative | Carnforth Library

Job Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Part Time, 3 hours per week| Carnforth Library 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

Contracted Hours – Monday, Wednesday  and Friday ( 3 hours per week)

Contracted start time -08:00 am – 09:00 am 

Salary –13.45 GBP per hour

About the Role

The Facilities Management Team at Lancashire County Council are looking to recruit a Cleaning Operative who is required to carry out cleaning duties at Carnforth Library, 65 Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9DZ

The Facilities Management team is responsible for some for some of the most prestigious and iconic buildings in Lancashire.  These buildings provide essential services to the community and vulnerable people.  

High standards of cleanliness are expected and prior experience is desirable; however full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Duties will consist of general cleaning, such as damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming, and toilet cleaning.

The work address is 

Carnforth Library, 65 Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9DZ

Please ensure you have means of travelling to the above work address 

In exchange for your hard work and professionalism, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer the Foundation Living Wage for this post.  Foundation Living Wage is independently calculated each year based on what employees and their families need to live.

This position is part time - please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Therefore the hourly rate is £13.45