Cleaner - Public Conveniences

Llyw; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Cleaner for public conveniences in Gwynedd. The role is temporary, lasting from April to the end of October, with potential for permanence. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, emptying bins, and replenishing supplies. Essential skills include good communication with the public and relevant cleaning experience. This position requires a commitment to health and safety regulations. The closing date for applications is 12/02/2026, and support is available for applicants.

Benefits

Support for local residents to apply

Qualifications

• The ability to communicate courteously with members of the public.
• Health and Safety training (e.g. manual handling).
• Relevant experience in cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of public toilets.
• Empty bins and wash sanitary ware.
• Replenish toilet paper and soap.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Cleaner - Public Conveniences - Dwyfor Area (Pwllheli and Nefyn) x2

Salary: £24,413 a year | Employment type: Temporary (see job advertisement)

Details

Reference: 25-30228
Job title: Cleaner - Public Conveniences - Dwyfor Area (Pwllheli and Nefyn) x2
Directorate: Highways, Engineering and YGC
Service: Municipal Assets
Closing date: 12/02/2026 10:00
Job type/Hours: Temporary | 37 hours
Location: See Job Advertisement

Job Advertisement

Cleaner - Public Conveniences - Dwyfor Area (Pwllheli and Nefyn) Temporary Role: From April until the end of October (31 weeks) to start, with the possibility of becoming a permanent, year-round role.

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package. The Information Pack provides more details. The Council operates bilingually, and applicants are encouraged to submit in Welsh or bilingually. Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will be treated equally, but applicants should consider linguistic requirements of the role.

For further information about this post please contact Dyfed Owen on 07876 257141 or by email: [e-mail]
Application forms and further details are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: [phone]
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 email using the address provided on your application form. Please check your email regularly.

If you would like support to apply, Gwaith Gwynedd is available to help Gwynedd residents get into work - for more information click here.

Person Specification

• Essential Personal attributes: The ability to communicate courteously with members of the public.
• Desirable Qualifications and relevant training: Full driving licence.
• Health and Safety training (e.g. manual handling)
• Relevant experience: Cleaning
• Skills and knowledge: Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Language requirements: Listening and Speaking – Welsh and English; Reading – Welsh and English; Writing – basic written Welsh/English for simple workplace communications

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, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene to promote health and reduce cross-contamination.

Main duties

• Empty bins
• Wash, clean and disinfect sanitary ware, walls, tiles and pipes
• Remove graffiti
• Sweep and wash floors
• Replenish toilet paper, soap and towels
• Change lightbulbs
• Clear paths around toilets
• Report faults or damage
• Clean exterior gullies as required
• Open/close toilets as required

Additional responsibilities

• Compliance with Health and Safety regulations, the Council’s H&S Policy, and data protection standards
• Commitment to equal opportunities and Carbon Management Plan
• Undertake any other reasonable duty appropriate to the role

Special circumstances: If needed, you may be moved within the area.