Northumbria Police is hiring a cleaner to clean the cells at Southwick Police Station on a part-time basis
Location: Southwick Custody Suite, Sunderland
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 8 hours per week – Saturday & Sunday, 07:00–11:00
Pay: £12.87 per hour (plus Real Living Wage supplement and weekend enhancement)
Closing date: 12 January 2026
About the role
- Part of the Business Services team supporting operational police facilities
- Work behind the scenes in an active custody suite environment
- Physical role with a strong focus on cleanliness, safety, and standards
Key duties
- Clean washrooms and kitchens using specialist equipment and chemicals
- Vacuum and mop floors; operate floor scrubber/dryers
- Empty bins and complete general cleaning tasks
- Follow health & safety legislation and cleaning safety standards
- Work at height where required
What we’re looking for
- Pride in your work and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and reasonably fit
- No previous cleaning experience required – training provided
What’s on offer
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising with service
- Market-leading public sector pension
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
- Travel schemes (rail, bus, Metro)
- Private healthcare access and eye test vouchers
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Paid sick leave, wellbeing support, mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Police staff uniform provided
Additional information
- Recruitment includes application form and face-to-face interview (weekend interviews available)
- DBS, medical clearance and recruitment vetting required (minimum 3 years UK residency)
- Six-month probationary period applies
- Disability Confident Leader – reasonable adjustments available during recruitment
To apply please see the official job vacancy page here.