Cleaning Operative

Salary 13.45 per annum | Permanent, Part Time 10 hours per week | Kirkham

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Contracted Hours – Monday to Friday (10 hours per week)

Contracted start time - 6:30am -8:30am

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 Kirkham Family Hub

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 

Kirkham Family Hub, Chapel Walks, Off Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2TA

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. 

Closing Date:  19/10/2026                        

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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.

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