Senior Cleaner

Overview

Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose: to improve people’s lives.

Join Our Team: Senior Cleaner Keynsham Recycling Hub, Pixash Lane

Hours: 10 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 16:00 – 18:00

Additional: Opportunities for overtime available

Bath & North East Somerset Council is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Senior Cleaner at our state-of-the-art Keynsham Recycling Hub, located at Pixash Lane. This modern facility, opened just 18 months ago, is a cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability and excellence.

As Senior Cleaner, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the site. You’ll lead a dedicated cleaning team, manage stock and supplies and handle light administrative duties. While leadership is part of the role, approximately 80% of your time will be hands-on cleaning, working alongside your team to ensure the site remains safe, hygienic and welcoming.

• Oversee and support the cleaning team
• Order and manage cleaning materials
• Maintain cleanliness across offices, kitchens, public areas, and multiple toilet facilities
• Clean stairwells, vacuum / mop floors, and dust edges and ledges
• Ensure a courteous and professional approach with all building users

• A passion for cleaning and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks
• Friendly, polite, and respectful attitude

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Sue Boulton, Team Leader Cleaning by email at  or by telephone on

Interview date: TBC

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

No agencies please

• We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route); you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK.
• We operate a policy of prior consideration for redeployees; eligible applicants will be considered ahead of external applicants.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer; details available on our website.
• The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. Enhanced DBS checks may be required for roles involving such groups.