Cleaner - Grade A - Forcewide - 1893687, - Ref:1893687

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.

Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.

A number of vacancies have arisen for highly motivated cleaning operatives to work within this essential function of Business Support Services, providing a high-quality cleaning service to our officers and staff at the following locations:

Central Manchester
Didsbury
Openshaw
Trafford Park (part time)
Tameside
Sedgley Park (Prestwich Area)

The successful candidates will need experience of working within a cleaning environment previously and are flexible in their approach to work, having an understanding of cleaning equipment and materials and are able to work to the standards and frequency within the cleaning specification, ensuring compliance with GMP policies and procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Policy at all times. Successful candidate will possess good communication skills and be fit to carry out duties including bending, walking, pushing, lifting and handling equipment.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to hold a Full UK Driving license as these positions are based force-wide and candidates will be asked to travel to different locations. Mileage allowance will also be included within this position.

To apply for this role please upload your CV within the CV upload section of the application form. You are required to answer the following questions on your CV:

1 –What experience you have of cleaning in a commercial environment
2 – What knowledge you have of Health & Safety in relation to the role of a cleaner
3-What type of cleaning service have you been responsible for

As there are a number of locations available please list on your CV your preferred location for working from the list above.
As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
• A competitive salary
• Annual pay rise
• Generous Pension
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
• Emergency services blue light card discount
• Cycle Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme - Fleet Solutions offer the leading salary sacrifice lease car scheme for the NHS and other public sector organisations please paste this link into your browser for further details
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Due to the Equality Act (2010) the sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please contact GMP Recruitment @ gmprecruitment@gmp.police.uk

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.

Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which is attached).

The portal to upload Tattoos should not be used to upload CV’s or Expressions of Interest if you do this your application will not be included in the recruitment process.

To be eligible to apply for a police staff role in GMP, you need to demonstrate that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK and to carry out the hours or type of work that you are applying for.

Retiring Police Officers should be aware that there may be tax implications if they are returning to work for GMP within 6 months of retiring. (Please see further information sheet attached).

Apprentices; you must be in the last 6 months of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role.

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