Cleaner

Please note this is a permanent position

Working hours: 5 hours per week - Monday 10 - 1230 and Wednesday 10 - 12.30

Interview Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Job Summary:

The Salvation Army Harwich Corps are looking to recruit a Cleaner as part of our staff & volunteer team in a busy church.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Cleaner you will be responsible for the cleaning of the building and furnishings of the Corps, to ensure that they are kept to a high standard. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential. You will be required to work to an agreed cleaning schedule in accordance with our Health & Safety procedures and COSHH requirements.

Successful candidate will have: 

• Previous experience in professional cleaning and the proper use of cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of relevant health & safety requirements and procedures
• Ability to work effectively, to a high standard and with minimal supervision
• Able to follow a cleaning schedule to ensure all of the building is cleaned on a weekly basis

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme