Mobile Support Cleaner

Mobile Support Cleaner

Salary – £12.45 to £12.26 per hour + benefits

Various Fire Service Locations within Tyne & Wear
27 hrs per week (Monday to Friday)
 
About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of a Mobile cover cleaner.

Reporting directly to the Cleaning Services Manager, Stacey Smith. You will be responsible for the cleaning of designated offices, toilet and shower areas including associated accommodation to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition across the district of Tyne & Wear.

This role will involve travelling between various Fire Service Locations, reporting directly to and working under the guidance of the Cleaning Services Manager both individually or as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

As a Mobile Support Cleaner, you will:

•   Effectively prioritise own workload whilst working to conflicting deadlines.
•   Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
•   Work unsupervised, on own initiative and as part of a team.
•   Demonstrate effective customer service skills.
•   Demonstrate attention to detail.
•   Use portable & electrical equipment when required.
•   Undertake some basic administrative duties, including monitor and request cleaning consumable orders.
•   Identify any risks associated with specific cleaning tasks, ensuring that appropriate measures are implemented to control and remove or reduce the risk.
•   The ability to use a computer would be desirable. (Training can be provided)

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

•   Experience of working in a cleaning function.
•   A good awareness of Safety Regulations and Legislation associated with cleaning including the safe use of chemicals.
•   Demonstrating commitment to safe working principles and practices associated with Health and Safety.
•   Has a Full UK driving licence.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline

Advert closes – Thursday 21st August 2025
Notification of shortlist – W/C 1st September 2025
Interview – W/C 8th September 2025

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.
Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact the Cleaning Services Manager, Stacey Smith via Stacey.smith@twfire.gov.uk

Reasonable Adjustments

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace.  If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request.  All requests must be sent to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks 

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an Enhanced DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
 
Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on 21st August 2025.