Cleaner – HMGCC

Employer: HMGCC (His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre)
Reference: 485010
Salary: £27,788 per year + £1,600 recruitment retention allowance
Location: Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Hours: 37 hours per week, 6am–2pm, Monday to Friday
Vacancies: 1
Closing date: 3 November 2026 at 11:00pm

Visa sponsorship: Not available. The advert states that the role is open to UK nationals only.

About the role

HMGCC is looking for a Cleaner to join its Corporate & Business Support team in Hanslope.

The role offers a full-time Monday-to-Friday schedule, with working hours from 6am to 2pm, leaving afternoons free. The successful candidate will help maintain a clean and welcoming working environment for employees and visitors.

You will work as part of a supportive and inclusive team while helping HMGCC maintain the facilities that support the UK government’s secure communications and national security mission.

Key responsibilities

As a Cleaner, your duties will include:

• Cleaning designated areas of the site in line with the cleaning schedule and required standards.
• Emptying litter and recycling bins and taking waste to designated areas.
• Using powered cleaning equipment where required.
• Carrying out emergency cleaning, including clearing up after flooding.
• Collecting and distributing laundry, including white coats and tea towels.
• Reporting maintenance or repair issues when identified.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Some experience of cleaning duties, preferably within an office or workplace environment.
• Some experience dealing with members of the public.
• Basic IT skills.
• The ability to start work at 6am.

The following would be beneficial but are not essential:

• Awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Training will be provided to successful applicants.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Personal qualities

HMGCC is looking for someone who:

• Takes security, health and safety seriously.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues to achieve goals.
• Can adapt flexibly to changing situations and requirements.
• Deals efficiently with customer requests, queries and problems.
• Uses an appropriate approach depending on the situation.
• Can overcome obstacles and complete tasks.
• Thinks logically and identifies appropriate solutions.

Benefits

The successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service.
• Eight bank holidays in addition to annual leave.
• 2.5 additional days of leave on set dates throughout the year.
• Alpha government pension scheme.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible and compressed working options.
• Paid parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Free secure parking and allocated car-share parking.
• Free 24-hour onsite gym.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Multi-faith prayer room.
• Three days’ paid leave each year to support a registered charity.
• Sports and social clubs and subsidised activities.
• Onsite café and restaurant.
• Onsite nursery, subject to availability.
• Interest-free change of employment loan of up to £2,500.

About HMGCC

HMGCC is an engineering organisation supporting the UK’s national security mission. It works with the national security community, UK government, academia, private-sector partners and international allies to develop tools and technologies that help protect the nation.

The organisation also highlights its commitment to training, career development, inclusion and supporting employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Security and nationality requirements

Successful applicants must meet the required security conditions before appointment. The role requires Developed Vetting (DV), as well as baseline personnel security checks for those working with government assets.

Important: The vacancy is open to UK nationals only.

The advert also states that this post is not regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

Application process

Applications should be submitted through the advertiser’s application website.

The recruitment team will process applications after the closing date. HMGCC reserves the right to bring forward the closing date depending on recruitment requirements.

Candidates should also note that HMGCC does not normally provide feedback during the recruitment process unless the candidate attends an interview or assessment.

Application deadline: 3 November 2026 at 11:00pm

Source: Civil Service Jobs / HMGCC