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Are you looking for a cleaning role that is a little different?

We have an opportunity for you to join North Yorkshire Council working at one of our schools, Sleights School, near Whitby.

The role

You will be a valued member of our team who will be reliable, dependable and have a strong work ethic. Working for NYC as a Cleaner, you will be responsible for the cleaning duties on site including dusting, vacuuming and the cleaning of sanitary fittings. Full training will be provided, and the hours are between 3.30pm and 6pm, with some flexibility on start and finish time and totalling to 12.5 hours per week. For this you will be paid £13.28 per hour. The hours will be reviewed through the probation period to look at any additional time required to complete cleaning tasks.

In addition to this we can offer the Caretaker responsibilities of unlocking the site and locking after the cleaning is completed, setting the alarm, and ensuring the site is fully secure. For this we will pay you £13.28 to £13.47 per hour, usually for 5 hours per week from 6.45am to 7.45am, with some flexibility on start and finish times.

What can we offer you?

You could find working for North Yorkshire Council more rewarding than you first thought:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year plus Bank Holidays
• Access to a range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

For further information about this role, please contact Sarah Gough: Sarah.Gough@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Job description: Cleaner.docx

Job description: Caretaker.docx

Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council 

Key Dates

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £13.28 - £13.47 per hour

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Facilities Management

Job Role: Operative