School Cleaners and Kitchen Assistants - Darlington

Berry Recruitment Darlington are currently seeking to register a number of agency cleaners and kitchen assistants to support temporary roles within schools across the Darlington Area.

These are flexible, temporary positions offered on an as-required basis, ideal for candidates looking to top up existing hours or seeking part-time work that fits around other commitments.

Working hours:
Shifts are typically between:

9:30am - 1:30pm
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Monday to Friday

Key Duties:

Cleaning responsibilities:

Vacuuming and mopping floors
Cleaning toilets and washroom areas
Tidying classrooms and staff rooms
Emptying bins
Dusting and wiping surfaces
Sanitising high-touch areas (e.g. door handles, light switches)
Cleaning and sanitising desk areasKitchen responsibilities:

Food preparation
Washing pots and utensils
Cleaning kitchen surfaces

Requirements:

Previous cleaning or kitchen experience is preferred
A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is desirable, but not essential

Pay & Compliance:

£12.71 per hour, paid weekly in arrears via Berry Recruitment
You must hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (annual fee of £18 paid directly to DBS), or be willing to apply for one at a cost of £59.50

How to Apply:

If you're interested, please contact The Berry Recruitment Darlington branch:
📞 (phone number removed)
or apply directly to this advert.

Alternatively:

Download the Berry Recruitment Jobs app (available on Android & iPhone)
Set your local branch to Darlington
Select the sectors you wish to register forWe look forward to hearing from you!

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010