Part-Time Cleaner/Porter (Bournville)

Introduction to the Department

Facilities Management currently has a Cleaner/Porter vacancy within our Corporate Asset Management Department.

Corporate Asset Management (CAM) is a key enabling department responsible for providing property, fleet, and logistics services for West Midlands Police, proudly supporting the delivery of policing for the communities within the West Midlands.

The quality of service provided is consistently excellent responding to challenges with enthusiasm and creativity, working collaboratively with colleagues across the force and external partners.

There are three key areas within CAM, these are:

Estates Strategy Delivery – this team leads on property disposals, acquisitions, construction, major refurbishments, relocations and strategic estates demand management.

Property & Estates Management – this team leads on repairs and maintenance, engineering, compliance, environmental strategy, health & safety, facilities management and landlord & tenant.

Fleet & Logistics – this team leads on vehicle recovery, fleet provision and maintenance, transport and logistics, uniform, print and detained property.
About the Role

Our Cleaning team plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, clean and professional environment for everyone who uses our buildings.

As a Cleaner/Porter, you'll help ensure our facilities are maintained to a consistently high standard, supporting colleagues, visitors and members of the public. You'll take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, helping to ensure our buildings are welcoming, well-maintained and fit for purpose. You will deliver high standards of cleaning across designated areas, following agreed procedures and standards. You will complete cleaning tasks efficiently and consistently and work positively as part of the wider Facilities team and contribute to a professional and responsive service.

Full training will be given commensurate with the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards.

There may be a requirement to commute to other sites from to time within reasonable travelling distance, to cover abstractions of colleagues.

Salary: £25948.96 pro rata
Hours: 30 hours
Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday - 6am to 11am
Place of Work: Bournville Police Station
Key Responsibilities

• Damp dusting furniture, fixtures and furnishings, suction cleaning and wet mopping floors and stairwells, washing walls and other vertical surfaces and tiled areas up to a height of 3.53m (11ft) using high level cleaning equipment.
• Cleaning kitchens and welfare areas including cleaning and defrosting refrigerators, cleaning inside units and cupboards.
• Maintaining cleaning equipment and to report any faulty equipment or materials.
• There may be a requirement to carry out porter duties that involves manual handling of furniture and goods, and clearing/cleaning external areas as instructed.
• You will be expected to undertake learning that equips you with the skills to safely carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose and grading of the post.

Full Role Details
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Selection Process
Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.

Closing Date: 04/10/2026 at 23:55 hours

Interview and presentation-  Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Proposed date: 06/10/2026

Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:

Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Management vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Click here for more information.

Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.

Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.

About Us

West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in England, serving more than 2.9 million people across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall. Every day, our people work together to keep our communities safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and bring offenders to justice.

We answer more than 2,000 emergency calls every day and provide policing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting victims, investigating crime or working behind the scenes, every role plays a vital part in delivering an outstanding service to the public.

We're proud of the progress we've made in reducing crime, improving emergency response times and increasing arrest rates. These achievements are only possible because of the dedication, professionalism and expertise of our officers, staff and volunteers. As we continue to transform the way we police, we're looking for talented people who are committed to making a real difference.

Why Join West Midlands Police?

A career with West Midlands Police is about more than a job, it's an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people. Whatever your role, you'll contribute to keeping our communities safe while developing your own skills and career.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day.
• A diverse range of career opportunities across policing and professional support services.
• High-quality training, development and opportunities to progress.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their potential.
• Competitive pay, generous annual leave, excellent pension arrangements and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues who share a common purpose.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better understand and serve the communities we protect. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the highest level of the Government's Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to removing barriers to employment and supporting disabled applicants and employees throughout their careers. Through our Disability Confident Interview Scheme, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for a role will normally be offered an interview, subject to the scheme's terms and any recruitment constraints.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Vision is to maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness, respect and inclusion, enabling us to deliver the best possible service to our communities.

Professional Standards

Working in policing is a position of trust. Our officers and staff are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting and are expected to uphold the ethical standards and responsibilities that come with serving the public.

Recruitment and the Use of AI

We recognise that many candidates use AI tools to support activities such as proofreading and improving the presentation of written applications. This is acceptable, provided the content you submit accurately reflects your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Applications must be your own work. Any evidence of plagiarism, false or misleading information, or the inappropriate use of AI during assessments or selection activities where it is not permitted may result in your application being rejected.

Benefits

We know that supporting our people is essential to delivering the best service to our communities. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, wellbeing support and development opportunities to help you thrive throughout your career.

Visit our Benefits page to find out more about the rewards and support available when you join West Midlands Police.