Cleaner
Location – Newcastle United, St James Park
Permanent
12.60 per hour
Closing Date: 15/08/2025
*Please note, we are looking to hold an assessment morning for this role on 18/08/2025, so if you cannot make this date, then unfortunately we will not be able to reschedule the interview*
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We’re looking for individuals to join our Venue Cleaning team covering all external area’s within St James Park.
As a Venue Cleaner, you will play a vital role in ensuring our stadium is a clean and welcoming environment. You will have an allocated area within the stadium to carry out your cleaning duties to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
We have two different roles available: one full time, 40 hour cleaner, and one 15 hour cleaner, (Monday to Friday, 3hrs per day (07.00am-10.00am)), the role you would like to apply for can be discussed at interview stage.
Duties include but not exhausted:-
* Removal of heavy and large rubbish bags
* Using heavy duty mops covering large uneven external floors
* Heavy lifting of cleaning equipment
* Cleaning Toilets and communal area’s
Your impact
You will have skills and experience in covering large site areas whilst dealing and moving heavy machinery. You will be an approachable individual, with strong communication skills and deliver high levels of customer service. You will need to be able to work well with minimal supervision and manage your time effectively to ensure your cleaning duties are fulfilled. This is a extremely heavy manual role and you must enjoy working outside. If you want to up your steps, on average the venue cleaners complete 25,000 steps per day!
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.