Cleaner and Caretaker

Full job description
Salary: £12.65 - £13.47 per hour + £250 recruitment payment *

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: Up to 10 hours per week

Location: York, North Yorkshire, Green Hammerton CE Primary School



Join the Team at Green Hammerton School!

North Yorkshire Council is excited to offer multiple opportunities to join the team at Green Hammerton School, located in a charming village just outside the beautiful city of York.

We’re currently hiring for several roles, with each position offering a competitive hourly rate of £12.65.


The Role(s)

As part of our facilities and catering team, you’ll help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Your responsibilities may include:

Cleaning duties such as dusting and vacuuming and generally helping maintain a high level of hygiene across the site.
Opening and securing the site, including setting alarms
Flexible part-time hours available:

Cleaning: Flexible working before 8:30am (2.5 hours per week)
Caretaking: Flexible working before 8:30am (7.5 hours per week)
Full uniform and safety footwear will be provided, along with full training

You’re welcome to apply for one or both whatever suits you best! Just let us know in your supporting evidence which position(s) you’re interested in.


What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

a local government pension scheme with a 18.1% employer contribution
salary sacrifice schemes
modern flexible working practices
learning and development packages
career advancement opportunities
employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
green car and cycle schemes
travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

*The basic hourly rate for these posts is £12.65 - £13.47, for the right candidate a recruitment welcome payment of £250 may be payable as a one-off welcome payment.


Contact:

For further information, or an informal chat about the roles, please contact Meika Hitch on 01609 797178 or Meika.Hitch@northyorks.gov.uk


Key Documents

Job description - Cleaner.pdf

Job description - Caretaker.pdf

Total Rewards


Key Dates
Closing date: 10.08.2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed


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: 25/07/2025

Closing date: 10/08/2025

Closing time: 23:59