Cleaner - FSHQ
West Midlands Fire ServiceBirmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, West Midlands
Overview
This is a emergency services role with West Midlands Fire Service based in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Cleaning Operative - Headquarters
Operative
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week - Monday - Friday 4 Hours per day
Overview
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.
Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.
This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.
Our cleaning services team supports our 38 fire stations and other sites across the West Midlands, helping us maintain safe and welcoming environments. The successful candidate will report to the Cleaning and Catering Manager, working within the facilities management team.
This permanent position is based at West Midlands Fire Service Headquarters. There are regular opportunities for overtime, which could include covering shifts at other locations.
Applications are invited from anyone - with or without cleaning experience, from anywhere within the service or external.
Please note that those eligible for redeployment will be given prior consideration for this role. If an employee is placed ‘at risk’ at any time during this selection process, your application may be delayed whilst their suitability for the role is considered. If they are successful, the vacancy will be withdrawn.
- work independently, using your initiative to meet the cleaning standards set by your line manager
- clean a variety of areas, including offices, hallways, staircases, mess rooms, toilets, and changing facilities.
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of previous cleaning experience.
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:
- enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave
- flexible and agile working arrangements
- free, on-site gym facilities
- free, on-site parking.
We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility, including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- wellbeing programmes
- ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers, through partner schemes
- Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services.
Diversity
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.
WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.
Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
To apply, please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below). Please send your CV and answer the questions, detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role.
Questions
Although the hours are set, there is flexibility. If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contactKristy.cooper@wmfs.net
How this role compares
There are 177 police & emergency roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 64 of them in West Midlands.
West Midlands Fire Service has 10 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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