Hours of Work: 15 per week, Monday- Friday 14:30-17:30 (term time only)
Salary: £12.60 per hour.
Base: Brian Jackson College, Heckmondwike.
Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025
Interview Date: TBC
The Charity
Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.
We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people by providing opportunities that enable them to achieve a positive destination that is right for them. We empower families and influential adults to make positive choices, so children and young people live healthy and happy lives. By working within communities, we support children, young people, and their families and advocate for them.
We listen. We respect. We include. We empower. We care. Through the work we do, we aim to make a positive and lasting difference for the people we support.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available within Fresh Futures’ Facilities Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic Cleaner to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring our buildings are kept to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
Why the role exists and overall responsibility
To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the designated place of work.
Main activities
- To keep the designated building(s) clean and tidy to the standard expected by the charity.
- To ensure the kitchens and toilets are cleaned to a high standard on a daily basis and that paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc are replenished.
- To ensure that communal areas, reception, rooms and outside areas are clean and tidy, and free from hazards.
- To empty waste bins daily and dispose of contents in the correct industrial waste containers.
- To ensure rooms/ buildings are left secure.
- Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the admin team and ensure new supplies are stored correctly.
- To undertake a deep clean of the building when requested by management.
- To take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards.
Knowledge, training and experience required
- Previous experience cleaning in a busy office environment.
- Ability to manage a large workload and be able to prioritise effectively.
- Be professional, well organised and proactive.
- Maintaining high level of standards and service.
Key personal characteristics
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
- Take pride in working to high standards.
- Communicates clearly to colleagues, clients and associates.
- Uses questions to check understanding.
- Respond positively to resolving problems effectively ensuring that all are happy with the outcome.
- Goes the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes.
- Engage in teamwork to promote colleague welfare and team spirit across the organization.
- Encourages contribution from the team.
Completed application forms should ideally be emailed to us at [email protected] or be posted to Emma Cavanagh, Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP and must arrive no later the closing date and time specified.
For further information regarding the role please contact Emma Cavanagh on 01484 519988 or at [email protected]