Cleaner/Caretaker - Part Time - Corinium Museum

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you! We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives.

The Corinium Museum holds large and internationally significant collections of archaeology, social and rural history as well as running the Visitor Information Centre. We are looking for a Cleaner/Caretaker to join our friendly and professional team!

We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible! So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

• Good, all round, knowledge of buildings maintenance and safeguarding of premises.
• Good, all round knowledge of cleaning tasks including operating floor machines.
• General maintenance and repair skills including painting.

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A calm manner, self-motivated and resilient.
• Ability to use initiative and to think creatively and flexibly.
• Ability to safeguard premises and grounds.
• Monitoring cleanliness and safety of premises.
• Practical problem solving skills.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 9 hours per week, Monday - Saturday

• Responsible for the early morning opening procedure of the Corinium Museum making sure all interactives are working and hands-on activity areas are tidy.
• Responsible for the cleaning of the hard floors in the public areas using a floor machine.
• Responsible for the refuse bins and recycling on site.
• Preparation and dismantling of rooms and areas for various functions from school workshops to talks or to private hire events which could involve setting up furniture and laying out equipment. Note this post requires manual handling which will involve lifting/moving/setting up/packing away of furniture e.g. tables and chairs.
• Responsible for monitoring and changing lightbulbs around the Museum.
• To inspect the interior & exterior of the building for general cleanliness on a daily basis. A weekly check must also be conducted for any defects & malfunctioning equipment.
• You will make good any defects where appropriate or report to the Director as soon as possible so that repairs can be arranged.
• Responsible for general maintenance and repair including painting on occasion when required.
• Ensure external emergency exit pathway and external stairs are kept free of debris and algae.
• Ensure that Health & Safety issues are strictly adhered to.
• Responsible for monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering in new supplies when required.
• Cover cleaning duties when the second cleaner is absent.
• Attend training courses & complete all the appropriate Health & Safety requirements for the role.
• Deal with any other matters which would facilitate the smooth running of the Museum, or as may reasonably be required by the Director or Senior Team.

Benefits

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Salary: up to £11.44 per hour