Cleaning & General Labourer

Safc Inc; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports organization based in Sunderland is looking for a dedicated Facilities Team Member to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks across all sites. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of cleaning experience and familiarity with COSHH regulations. Responsibilities include deep cleaning, preparing function suites, operating cleaning machinery, and providing excellent customer service. Flexibility in working hours is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a cleaning role.
• Good understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Ability to operate cleaning machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and deep cleaning duties.
• Ensure function suites are prepared and cleaned.
• Operate cleaning machinery and report faults.
• Support maintenance team with general labouring tasks.
• Operate a forklift truck when required.
• Provide high standard of customer service.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Operating cleaning machinery

Customer service

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Tools

Forklift truck

Ride-on sweepers

Scrubber-driers

Job description

About the Facilities Team

Our dedicated team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that every corner of our facilities is in top‑notch condition, ready to host thrilling matches and memorable events. From managing the upkeep of our stadium and training grounds to overseeing logistics for game days, we are committed to excellence in every detail.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work across all SAFC sites in line with the rota, with an awareness of events, functions and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and deep cleaning duties of facilities both internally and externally to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure function suites are prepared and cleaned in accordance with the function schedule.
• Operate cleaning machinery in line with instructions, keep equipment in good working order, and report any faults or maintenance concerns to the appropriate manager or supervisor.
• Support the maintenance team with general labouring tasks and undertake basic maintenance duties such as seating repairs, machinery and plant health checks, and filter changes.
• Operate a forklift truck and other plant machinery when required.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to both internal and external customers and ensure full compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Work flexible shift patterns to meet the needs of the business.

What We Ask For

• At least two years experience in a cleaning role.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Experience operating cleaning machinery such as ride‑on sweepers and scrubber‑driers.
• A full driving licence (preferred but not essential), no more than three penalty points; an IPAF or equivalent licence would be advantageous.
• High level of flexibility, including cover across company locations on both temporary and permanent basis.
• An Enhanced DBS from Sunderland AFC is required.