We currently have a vacancy for a Cleaning & Maintenance Operative at Looe Town Council.
The Cleaning & Maintenance Operative is responsible for daily cleaning of public conveniences, and the cleaning and maintenance of other Council property as required to ensure that public assets and facilities are maintained to a high standard throughout the town.
In this role, your key accountabilities will be:
- To open, close and lock public conveniences, carry out daily cleaning of all sites and clear rubbish from the buildings so that services are available at agreed time and are clean, tidy and safe for public use.
- To replenish stocks of consumables and cleaning materials at toilet sites and advise the Cleaning & Maintenance Supervisor of stock requirements so that Council assets remain fully supplied as required.
- To routinely inspect public conveniences for damage or defects, and make safe by isolation, repair or other means, restricting access where necessary and bringing to the attention of the Cleaning and Maintenance Supervisor so that permanent repairs can be made and there is no further risk to users of the premises.
- To report any observed or suspected misuse of the public conveniences, e.g. graffiti, vandalism, drug use) to the Town Clerk or Deputy Clerk so that other agencies can be informed as necessary.
- To carry out regular high-level and deep cleaning at all public conveniences so that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained.
- To carry out minor, non-specialist repairs to Looe Town Council owned property, equipment and assets to ensure Council facilities remain available and in good repair.
- To identify any equipment, spares, materials and/or consumables required for the completion of general maintenance/repairs and order these through the Cleaning & Maintenance Supervisor or Deputy Clerk so that necessary work can be completed within the required timescale.
- To respond to requests from Council Officers to carry out any emergency repairs that are required to make property safe for Councillors, employees and public use.
- To undertake other tasks and activities as required that are appropriate to the grade of this job so that the Council team work effectively together to deliver good public services.
- To demonstrate our corporate values in all tasks and activities: being Creative; Thoughtful; Efficient; Courageous; and Inclusive, as well as upholding the Nolan Principles of Public Life to ensure that Looe Town Council achieves its mission: to engage with our community and help lead positive change.
22.5 hours per week.
SCP 5-8 £26,427 – £27,709 pro rata to include weekends.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026. To apply please email your CV to deputy.clerk@looetowncouncil.gov.uk
