Cleaning Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
| Salary £10.50 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 4.5 hours per week | Pro Rata
Location – Pike Hill Library . Langwyth Road, Pike Hill, Burnley, BB10 3JX
Contract – Permanent
Contracted Hours – Monday/ Wed/ Friday (4.5 hours per week)
Contracted start time - 08:45-10:15
Salary – 10.50 GBP per hour
About the Role
The Facilities Management Team at Lancashire County Council are looking to recruit a Cleaning Operative who is required to carry out cleaning duties at Fleet Services.
The Facilities Management team is responsible for some for some of the most prestigious and iconic buildings in Lancashire. These buildings provide essential services to the community and vulnerable people.
High standards of cleanliness are expected and prior experience is desirable; however full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Duties will consist of general cleaning, such as damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming, and toilet cleaning.
The work address is
Pike Hill Library .
Langwyth Road,
Pike Hill,
Burnley,
BB10 3JX
Please ensure you have means of travelling to the above work address
In exchange for your hard work and professionalism, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer the Foundation Living Wage for this post. Foundation Living Wage is independently calculated each year based on what employees and their families need to live.
This position is part time - please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Therefore the hourly rate is £10.50.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description and Person Specification
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaning Operative roles across Lancashire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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