Caretaker / Cleaner

Caretaker / Cleaner Job ref: ST 12870 |Job type: Permanent Location: Various locations throughout the Borough | Salary: Scale 1 C, SCP 3 - 4 Quantity of Posts Available: 2 Closing date: Thursday 18 Sep 2025 16:00 Job summary Job Summary: The Caretaker/Cleaner is responsible to the Customer Services Manager for providing a number of functions in relation to the management and cleaning of the Council Offices.

Please note There are 2 permanent part time posts available: 1 based in City Hall, Bangor working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 1.00 to 6.00 pm 1 based in Church Street, Newtownards working 15 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday from 1.00 to 6.00 pm Applicants must be available to work outside normal working hours including weekends and evenings Applicants must be flexible and will work across both Church Street and City Hall as required It is anticipated that interviews will take place mid to late October A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone.

Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form.

Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly Benefits: Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council.

In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities.

Current key benefits include: 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service (pro rata).

Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary).

Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.

Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).

Education / qualifications support after qualifying period Plus much more

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