Wiltshire Council

Specialist Cleaner

The closing date is 29 March 2026

Job summary

Strategic Asset - Managing and Transforming Our Estate

We have a unique opportunity for a Specialist Cleaner to join our Property Services team.

The Property Services team are a part of the Asset Management Group that delivers responsive repairs, ground and estates maintenance service and void property management.

As a Specialist Cleaner, you will be providing an efficient and effective cleaning service, ensuring top-notch hygiene standards. You will collaborate with the team leader, replenish stock, and report issues which prevent cleaning from taking place. Your adaptability might lead you to support other areas when needed. Other responsibilities include adhering to COSHH regulations and, when required, supporting other teams in other operations areas.

We are looking for a candidate who understands the principles of cleaning techniques and processes, ideally with experience in cleaning in a commercial environment. A full UK driving license will be essential for driving to various work locations to provide cleaning services.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Cleaner, you will be providing an efficient and effective cleaning service, ensuring top-notch hygiene standards. You will collaborate with the team leader, replenish stock, and report issues which prevent cleaning from taking place. Your adaptability might lead you to support other areas when needed. Other responsibilities include adhering to COSHH regulations and, when required, supporting other teams in other operations areas.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,413 to £25,185 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-26-6761

Job locations

Wiltshire Council

Stephenson Road

Salisbury

SP2 7NP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient and effective cleaning service for the Property Services, ensuring a high standard of cleaning is delivered and maintained, meeting customers expectations. Specific duties and responsibilities include: To clean all areas required as laid down in the cleaning specification/checklists. To use cleaning materials and consumables as recommended by supplier, following suppliers recommended use instructions and any in-house instructions. To communicate with the Property Services Team Leader regarding the replenishment of consumables. To report to the Property Services Team Leader any problems that prevent cleaning taking place. To use equipment within Health and Safety regulations and report any faults to the Property Services Team Leader where applicable. To adhere to COSHH regulations on consumables and the use of protective clothing and equipment where applicable. To be aware of tenants, colleagues and general public, ensuring a safe environment at all times. Responsible for the daily operations of all cleaning equipment/stock and chemicals. As and when required, provide support to other teams in other areas of operations. Attend training as required for the duties of the post. Patterns of work will be agreed with your line manager to meet the service requirements and the needs of the area. Deviate from schedule to respond to high priority damp and mould/environmental cases.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient and effective cleaning service for the Property Services, ensuring a high standard of cleaning is delivered and maintained, meeting customers expectations. Specific duties and responsibilities include: To clean all areas required as laid down in the cleaning specification/checklists. To use cleaning materials and consumables as recommended by supplier, following suppliers recommended use instructions and any in-house instructions. To communicate with the Property Services Team Leader regarding the replenishment of consumables. To report to the Property Services Team Leader any problems that prevent cleaning taking place. To use equipment within Health and Safety regulations and report any faults to the Property Services Team Leader where applicable. To adhere to COSHH regulations on consumables and the use of protective clothing and equipment where applicable. To be aware of tenants, colleagues and general public, ensuring a safe environment at all times. Responsible for the daily operations of all cleaning equipment/stock and chemicals. As and when required, provide support to other teams in other areas of operations. Attend training as required for the duties of the post. Patterns of work will be agreed with your line manager to meet the service requirements and the needs of the area. Deviate from schedule to respond to high priority damp and mould/environmental cases.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Qualifications Cleaning and support services skills level 2/3 or equivalent
  • experience and skill.
  • Experience of commercial and domestic cleaning with experience of black mould
  • removal or understanding of the requirements associated with the removal of black
  • mould.
  • Aware of health and safety requirements and good understanding of COSHH.
  • Understanding of principles of cleaning techniques and processes.
  • Able to operate a variety of cleaning equipment.
  • Physically fit and able to carry out duties of the role.
  • Good team player and adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Self-motivated able to work in unfamiliar areas and with minimal or no supervision.

Desirable

  • N/A
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Qualifications Cleaning and support services skills level 2/3 or equivalent
  • experience and skill.
  • Experience of commercial and domestic cleaning with experience of black mould
  • removal or understanding of the requirements associated with the removal of black
  • mould.
  • Aware of health and safety requirements and good understanding of COSHH.
  • Understanding of principles of cleaning techniques and processes.
  • Able to operate a variety of cleaning equipment.
  • Physically fit and able to carry out duties of the role.
  • Good team player and adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Self-motivated able to work in unfamiliar areas and with minimal or no supervision.

Desirable

  • N/A

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Wiltshire Council

Stephenson Road

Salisbury

SP2 7NP


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Wiltshire Council

Stephenson Road

Salisbury

SP2 7NP


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Strategic Recruitment Specilaist

Mathew Bates

mathew.bates@wiltshire.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,413 to £25,185 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-26-6761

Job locations

Wiltshire Council

Stephenson Road

Salisbury

SP2 7NP


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