Facilities Support Cleaning Quality Assistant

Post Ref: CC083

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

This role is generally carried out inside normal working hours (7am to 7pm) with some requirements to work outside normal working hours including weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the service.

A new opportunity exists for a Facilities Support Cleaning Quality Assistant to join the service to support the Facilities Assistants (Cleaners), and Team Leaders to deliver a high standard of service.

The key responsibilities of the post are:

• You will work within key council buildings so driving is essential, ensuring that they’re cleaned and maintained to a high standard for all our customers and that all aspects of the Facilities Management service are met.

• Support staff resources efficiently so service needs are met, carrying out and documenting routine checks and assist in the care of equipment, materials and storage areas used.

• Have a good knowledge of COSHH, all cleaning regimes, and ensure compliance at sites with health and safety regulations and procedures, together with auditing training records.

• Support onsite practical training to Facilities Support Assistants, monitoring cleaning standards and provide feedback to Team Leaders any areas of development and improvement required.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Interview Date: Monday 16th November 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

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