Cleaning Operative Salary: Grade 1 - 23,656 Pro-Rata Hours: 17.50 hrs per week - 3.5 hours per day Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Location: Stretford Fire Station & Borough Headquarters Closing date: Sunday 16th March Your role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cleaning Operative within Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service. This role will be to provide cleaning support at Stretford Fire Station and Borough Headquarters You will be working in a busy environment where delivery and results really matter. You will provide a high-quality cleaning service adhering to Health & Safety and COSHH Regulations. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate professionalism, initiative and a customer focused approach providing cleaning support to ensure that all areas are cleaned, sanitised and maintained to a high standard. Cleaning experience is preferred, but full training will be provided if necessary. About you The successful candidate must have good customer and interpersonal skills, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the wider team(s). You will be reliable, responsible and have the ability to work independently whilst being part of an effective cleaning team and demonstrate a passion for working within a cleaning environment. About us As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: Do what is right for you and the business on that day. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.