Cleaner

Llyw; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Blaenau Ffestiniog seeks a Cleaner for public conveniences. You will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness of facilities, including tasks like emptying bins, washing sanitary-ware, and replenishing supplies. A full driving licence is essential, while experience in a cleaning role and communication skills in Welsh are desirable. This position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £6,928 annually, requiring commitment to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Essential: The ability to communicate courteously with members of the public.
• Desirable: Training in the correct method of cleaning.
• Experience of working in a cleaning role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that public toilets are kept clean to promote health.
• Empty bins and remove graffiti.
• Replenish toilet supplies and report damage.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Health and Safety awareness

Cleaning techniques

Education

Essential: Full driving licence

Job description

£6,928 a year | Permanent

Reference: 25-30227 | Job title: Cleaner - Public Conveniences - Blaenau Ffestiniog

Directorate: Highways, Engineering and YGC | Service: Municipal Assets

Closing date: 12/02/2026 10:00 | Job type/Hours: Permanent | 10.5 Hour

Location(s): See Job Advertisement

Details

Job Advertisement

Cleaner - Public Conveniences - Blaenau Ffestiniog

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package. For more information please view the Information Pack. Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification. We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually. (Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but applicants should consider the linguistic requirements of the job.)

For further information about this post please contact David Hayward on 07765 652186 or by email: [e-mail]

Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SHTel: 01286 679076 | E-Mail: [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 12/02/2026

The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate. If shortlisted for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

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Person Specification

Personal attributes

• Essential: The ability to communicate courteously with members of the public.
• Desirable: Qualifications and relevant training
• Essential: Full driving licence.
• Desirable: Training in the correct method of cleaning
• Health and Safety training e.g. manual handling
• Relevant experience
• Essential: --
• Desirable: Experience of working in a cleaning role
• Skills and specialist knowledge
• Essential: - Desirable
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Language requirements
• Listening and Speaking - Entry: Able to pronounce the names of places and people correctly. Able to follow instructions and understand simple conversation through Welsh and English on familiar matters and respond to simple information requests.
• Reading and Understanding - Entry: Able to read and understand short and simple letters, e-mails, leaflets, and signs in Welsh and English on familiar everyday issues.
• Writing - Entry: Able to write a simple message requesting or giving information about familiar everyday issues in the workplace.

Job Description

Purpose of the post

• Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the centre of everything we do.
• Carry out specific public toilet cleaning duties, ensure that they are kept clean and in a condition that will promote health and reduce the risk of germ cross-contamination.

Main duties

• Empty bins
• Wash, clean and disinfect all sanitary-ware, including walls, tiles and pipes.
• Remove graffiti
• Sweep and wash every floor
• Replenish toilet paper, soap and paper towels
• Change lightbulbs
• Clear paths outside and around the toilets
• Report back on any fault or damage
• Clean all exterior gullies as required
• Open/close the toilets as required

Other responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds with the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsible for reporting any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
• Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan.
• To encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council’s equal opportunities and equality policies.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management standards and guidelines; ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Move within the area if required (special circumstances).