Cleaner

Role overview

Amey is hiring a permanent Cleaner for HMYOI Werrington, Ash Bank Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0DX. The post sits within a Ministry of Justice facilities management account, supporting His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service by helping to keep secure sites clean, safe, and operating efficiently.

The annual salary for this position is £27,426. The working pattern is 39 hours per week, arranged on a rota between 06:00 and 14:00, Monday to Friday.

Key duties

• Deliver cleaning services in line with the contract’s required standards.
• Monitor stock and place orders for cleaning consumables when needed.
• Use cleaning equipment and machinery safely and according to the training and instructions provided.
• Maintain a consistently high level of service for building users and support customer satisfaction.

What the employer is looking for

• A dependable team player who works well with others.
• Someone who is punctual, adaptable, and able to work flexibly.
• Awareness of environmental good practice.
• Prior experience handling chemicals and machinery safely.
• Experience cleaning large buildings or large-scale sites.
• Comfort working in a prison environment.

Clearance and eligibility notes

Prison security clearance will be required, along with an Enhanced DBS check including Child Barring. Amey will support the successful candidate through this process.

Applications are welcomed from a wide range of candidates. If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria, you are still encouraged to apply, as training or development may be available to help you succeed in the role.

Why join Amey

Amey offers long-term, stable contracts and has achieved Platinum status with Investors in People, reflecting its focus on employee development and support. The company says there are opportunities to build a lasting career, whether you are beginning your working life, returning to work, or bringing established professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive annual pay with the possibility of yearly salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities, including paths such as Cleaning Working Team Leader or Facilities Team Leader.
• Access to training and fully funded leadership development programmes.
• At least 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days.
• A pension scheme with additional employer contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits such as insurance options, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym membership.
• Access to an employee discount portal with savings on retail, healthcare, and more.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family-friendly policies for new parents and carers of dependants.
• Membership of affinity networks that support and connect diverse communities within Amey.
• On-site benefits including free parking, gym access, and catering facilities.

About Amey

Amey is a global infrastructure consultancy and operations partner that designs, delivers, protects, and maintains essential assets and systems. Its work spans civic, transport, and defence services, combining strategic insight, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise to produce secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the life cycle of both new and existing assets.

Additional information

Requisition ID: 11661. The employer may close the vacancy early if enough suitable applications are received, so applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Inclusion statement

Amey says it welcomes candidates from all suitably qualified backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. As a disability-confident leader, it guarantees an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. Candidates can contact the recruitment team for access needs, reasonable adjustments, or other support during the recruitment process.

Closing line

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