Cleaning Assistants - various locations
£5,980 - £10,384 per year
- Are you hard-working and reliable with a positive attitude?
- Do you take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for others?
- Would you like to work in a rewarding role working locally in Stockton-on-Tees?
Then look no further! Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking to recruit a number of Cleaning Assistants to join our Cleaning Service in various locations across the Borough.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
About Us
We are a friendly and hardworking team who provide cleaning services for a number of Council buildings including schools, Preston Park and our modern new main office, Dunedin House.
Working for our Cleaning services is uniquely rewarding, as we play a vital role in maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming environments for our local communities.
The roles we currently have on offer are:
St Johns the Baptist Primary School
10 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days
Pro rata actual salary: £5,980
Norton Primary School
10 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days
Pro rata actual salary: £5,980
Tilery Primary School
10 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days
Pro rata actual salary: £5,980
Halcyon Centre
15 hours per week, 52 weeks (whole time)
Pro rata actual salary: £10,384
St Pauls Primary School
10.75 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days
Pro rata actual salary: £6,429
What will you be doing?
You will be responsible for providing an excellent cleaning service in our buildings, working efficiently to complete your tasks to a high standard. You will ensure the safe operation and storage of cleaning equipment and machinery, including monitoring stock levels as needed.
What do you need?
Previous experience would be advantageous but is not required – just a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task, a customer focused approach, and to be able to lift and carry cleaning equipment.
For the roles based in schools, you will also need to undergo safeguarding checks including an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Why Join Us?
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to several other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For an informal discussion about the posts on offer, please contact Chris Tait on 01642 526182 or via christopher.tait@stockton.gov.uk
We expect to hold interviews the week commencing 9 November 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified via North East Jobs.
We look forward to reading your application.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £5,980 - £10,384 per year