Facilities Assistant Level 1 (Cleaner)

What hours would I work? This can depend on the building you work in. Some of our cleaners start at 6am to ensure the building is ready to open for the day ahead. Some of our cleaners work afternoons from 3pm or 4pm onwards. We provide a service from 6am until 7pm Monday to Friday and the vacancies we have can vary between these hours. 2. Would I work alone or in a team? This can depend on your location of work; some cleaners work alone, and some cleaners work as a team to get the job done. 3. What type of tasks will I do? All our cleaners have a list of tasks to follow each day. These tasks can vary from hoovering, mopping, polishing, cleaning toilets and emptying bins. 4. Do I need experience? No, we provide full training to ensure all our cleaners can carry out each task safely and to the best standard, using the equipment and chemicals provided. 5. Do you provide a uniform? Yes, we provide a full uniform to wear daily. All you would need to provide is adequate footwear. 6. What type of building would I be cleaning? Our department cleans lots of different types of buildings for the Council. These include depots, schools, libraries, offices and homelessness accommodations.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester , and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

We take time to listen and understand

We work together and trust each other

We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly

We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things

We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.

Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page . This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans

Current or former care leavers

Have a disability or long-term condition

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programme

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.

Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.

A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected] .

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.

References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).

Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.

Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.

Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information

Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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