Part Time Cleaner

Reports to: General Manager Raby Castle Park and Gardens

Location: Raby Castle

Department: Leisure and Tourism

Employment Basis: Part time

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Closing Date: 24^th Jan 2026

Job Ref: VA205 - 2026

Job details

We are looking for a dynamic hardworking and experienced cleaner to maintain high levels of cleanliness within the recently developed visitor facilities at Raby Castle. Cleaning duties are required at weekends although additional days will be available to cover event days or holidays.

What youll be doing

A cleaning position at Raby Castle Park and Gardens is one of the most diverse roles there is to offer. As well as providing a unique opportunity to work in extraordinary locations across this beautiful country estate this role offers a fast paced varied role for someone bursting with energy who is passionate about providing exemplary service.

You will ensure that all facilities within the visitor attraction are presented to the highest standard. You will contribute to the care of both new and historic buildings. You will also help monitor environmental conditions and report any maintenance issues to the General Manager.

What we need to see

The ideal candidate is efficient reliable and detail-oriented with a can-do attitude. This is an important role within the Raby team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive cleaning (washing floors emptying bins vacuuming cleaning public toilets dusting etc.) ensuring the service meets high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Cleaning of staff facilities such as offices break rooms and toilets.
• Perform and document any routine inspection activities.
• Work in a responsible and safe manner at all times adhering to Health & Safety policies safe working practices and Company Policies and Procedures (e.g. COSHH manual handling etc.).
• Represent Raby appropriately at all times by being smart in appearance and behaving in an appropriate manner in line with our estate values.

  Skills Required

• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to learn and undertake continuing professional development
• Great team player
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven working experience as a cleaner
• Ability to handle heavy cleaning equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets

Overview of Raby Estates

Raby Estates is a thriving family run business that has been operating in County Durham and Shropshire for many centuries. The estate is diverse in terms of its landscape and comprises three main landholdings around Raby Castle and High Force in County Durham and the Shropshire Estate near Shrewsbury.

The Estate has three major landmarks; Raby Castle one of the finest medieval castles in England High Force Waterfall in the stunning countryside of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Wrekin which is one of Shropshires most iconic hills. All three areas welcome visitors from far and wide making the Leisure and Tourism aspects of the Estate a thriving part of its business.

Raby Castle is a leisure destination with heritage buildings used for magnificent event spaces remodelled walled gardens stylish shopping and food as fresh as it gets in The Vinery restaurant.

This awe-inspiring family run estate is vast and thriving with opportunities with an abundance of news stories and events for both visitors and the community alike. With a diverse range of departments including tourism farming buildings forestry land management and sporting no two days are ever the same!

What weve got to offer

Its people that make a place without people a place is simply an empty shell. At Raby this is certainly true its our people that make Raby special.

We strive to offer our employees an excellent working environment and the tools to perform enabling them to achieve their goals and be the best they can be.

As well as some of the most iconic locations to work we offer:

• Group Pension Scheme with a 7.7% employer contribution with the option to salary sacrifice.
• 33 Days holiday including statutory holidays (pro rata for Part Time Employees)
• Group Life Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Buy/Sell Holiday scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Continuous improvement through staff training and staff development programmes
• Discounts at our retail and food outlets
• Discounts at High Force Hotel
• Free access into our leisure attractions at Raby Castle and High Force
• Private behind the scenes tour of Raby Castle
• Invitations to Raby Estate social events throughout the year
• A chance to work in one of the most unique and beautiful venues in the region.

How to apply

If you would like to be part of our journey wed love to hear from you. If you feel you have the necessary skills experience and personality to undertake this role please get in touch.

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