Cleaner​/Housekeeper

Cleaner/Housekeeper (Permanent, Part‑time)

Location: Abington Vale Primary School, Ashford Close 77 The Avenue Northampton Northampton NN3 3NQ

Pay: £12.82 per hour

Hours: 16.25 hours per week (Shift pattern 4.45am–8am Mon‑Fri)

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Northampton, working on our school’s account delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.

• Provide a cleaning service that delivers to our contractual requirements.
• Control stock levels and order consumables.
• Operate machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided.
• Ensure a high‑quality service is provided to the building users at all times ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• This role will also support both local and business zero‑carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic.
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others.
• Experience using chemicals and machinery safely.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced DBS check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can plan a long‑term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

• Remuneration – competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• Career Growth – chances to progress to roles such as Cleaning Team Leader/Manager.
• Training Opportunities – comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• Holidays – at least 24 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy further days.
• Pension – generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – choose insurance, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme, discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, etc.
• Community – two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or caregivers.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks connecting diverse communities.

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We ensure a disability‑confident process and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.

Please contact our recruitment team at  to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support required during the recruitment process.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible.