External Site Cleaner

External Site CleanerRichmond Park, Surrey (with travel to all parks)The OrganisationThe Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.We are now looking for an External Site Cleaner to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week, following a shift rota, including some weekends and bank holidays.The Benefits- Salary of £28,808 per annum, depending on experience- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)- Hybrid/agile working options- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders- Learning and development opportunities- Cycle to work scheme- Offices in a beautiful locationThis is a rewarding opportunity for a safety-conscious, proactive individual to join our dedicated organisation.You’ll have the unique chance to work in the stunning and historic surroundings of Richmond Park, a National Nature Reserve steeped in heritage, natural beauty, and wildlife.In return for your hard work, you’ll benefit from excellent development opportunities and a great benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing.The RoleAs an External Site Cleaner, you will maintain the cleanliness and appearance of Richmond Park.Carrying out various cleaning tasks across the park’s grounds, you will:- Sweep and litter-pick- Empty bins- Pressure wash surfaces- Clean external windows and signage- Sanitise waste areas- Operate cleaning machinery- Identify and report issues such as fly-tipping, graffiti, or damageAbout YouTo be considered as an External Site Cleaner, you will need:- Experience applying health and safety procedures- Knowledge of how to clean bins- Excellent communication skills- A full, valid driving licencePlease note, this role includes working outdoors in most weather conditions as well as lifting rubbish bags and materials.Other organisations may call this role Cleaner, Site Cleaner, Cleaning Operative, Park Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant, or Caretaker.We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an "Accessibility Tools" button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an External Site Cleaner, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.