Cleaning Assistant

Company: Wiltshire Council

Location: Wiltshire

Posted: May 13th, 2026

Cleaning Assistant - Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Salary: 13.47 - 14.13 Per hour

Hours of work: 15 per week, Thursday to Monday

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Chippenham Town Council direct for further information.

A bit about us:

Chippenham Town Council is one of the largest councils in the town and parish sector. We are committed to equality of opportunity and offer good benefits including a generous pension and free staff parking where available.

All about the role:

Chippenham Town Council is looking to employ a Cleaning Assistant for our Town Hall and Neeld venues, based in the centre of the High Street.

The postholder will share this work with our current Cleaning Assistant and the exact times will be decided by negotiation.

Main Purpose of Role

To carry out cleaning services at the Town Hall and Neeld to ensure the premises are presented to a high standard to both the public and officers of the Council.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Day to day cleaning of washrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, walkways and staircases following a schedule of cleaning set out by the Head of Venues. Ensure sufficient washroom supplies are available for customer use and liaise with the Facilities Officer to ensure the correct stock levels are maintained.

Be pro-active with recycling of waste and use cleaning products which sustain a green environment.

Special Conditions of the Post

The post holder will be expected to be a keyholder and may be responsible for locking and unlocking the premises and will need to act in a responsible manner when attending to security.

Primary Relationships

Head of Venues, Facilities Officer, Venues Officer.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge:
Previous cleaning in a similar organisation
Able to manage tasks to ensure the most efficient method of working
Working alone
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety practices

Skills and Attributes:
Punctuality
Honesty
Work with discretion and in a confidential manner
Take pride in the tasks performed

Find out more and apply:

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Head of Venues Beth OBrien on 01249 446699 or email bobrien@chippenham.gov.uk.

For application details, please visit our website www.chippenham.gov.uk/job-vacancies or email recruitment@chippenham.gov.uk.

Closing date (and time): Monday 18th May

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: TBC

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