Job Description

Salary: 12.65 -13.47 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Hours: up to 24.5 hours per week

Weekend Working: No

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

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 Dishforth C of E Primary School, Grange Close, Thirsk YO7 3LN.



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 15:45 to 19:15, with some flexibility on start and finish time and totalling to 17 hours per week over 5 days.



For this you will be paid

12.65

per hour. No weekend work!

In addition to this, we can offer the caretaker responsibilities of opening and locking the site after cleaning.

Working for NYC as a Caretaker, you will be responsible for the opening and locking and security of the building, responding to emergency call outs as well as ensuring outside areas are kept safe and clean. You will support the maintenance of the building by checking and replacing light fittings, assisting with minor repairs, and replacing consumables.


Full training will be provided.



We are looking for a caretaker to open the school from 07:00 to 08:00 and then to lock the school after the site has been cleaned at 19:15 to 19:45. For this we will pay you an additional

12.85- 13.47

per hour working 7.5 hours per week.



No weekend work!



One applicant may be suitable for both roles although we will consider each role individually.



When applying online, please state in 'supporting evidence' whether you would like to be considered for both roles or one in particular.

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 range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme.

Contact:

For more information, or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact Elvyra.Atkin@northyorks.gov.uk

Key documents

Job description (cleaner).pdf

Job description (caretaker).pdf

Total rewards brochure

Key date

Closing date: 24 August 2025

This post requires an Enhanced DBS, the cost of which will be met by the Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Cleaner and Caretaker

Salary:

12.65 - 13.47 per hour

Posted:

08/08/2025

Closing date:

24/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59