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Job description

Libraries NI is seeking to recruit a motivated and reliable Cleaner to join our team. There are permanent roles available supporting the provision of library resources and library services to our customers. The following post is available: Killyleagh Library 7.5 hpw Terms and Conditions of employment are National Joint Council for local government and successful post holders will have access to: Minimum 23 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Occupational Health Services Access to Private Health Care Schemes Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Provision Learning and Development opportunities Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Leave Flexible Working / Work Life Balance Career Break scheme The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:59pm. Libraries NI is responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland, connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. Our values are Caring, Responsive and Accountable strengthening a culture that is inclusive, engaging, supportive and provides opportunities for our staff to advance their career and deliver excellent customer focused services We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. All appointments will be made on merit. Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies, a Reserve List may be created in order of suitability for further appointments within Libraries NI. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same or like vacancies with a similar job description and personnel specification and on the same salary scale, normally within the same location/department without further testing of merit. Further details are available from the Libraries NI website by clicking the APPLY NOW button, by telephone: (028) 3839 9458 or email: HRRecruit@librariesni.org.uk

Responsibilities

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment
• Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method
• Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, wall, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M. Polishing furniture, where appropriate
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Cleaning experience outside the home environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake necessary training.

Desirable Skills

• One year’s cleaning experience working in a cleaner role, in a medium/large building will be preferable.
• Experience of using electrical/mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978.

Further Information

Location: Killyleagh Library Salary: £23,656 - £24,027 per annum pro rata