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Cleaner/Housekeeper

Amey
Pay From £12.82 per hour
Location Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6JG, United Kingdom
Contract time Part time

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6.6

Rated 6.6 out of 10, based on 227 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • People enjoy this job

About Amey

Amey is an infrastructure support service provider. This includes consultation, building and management for transport projects.

Job description from Amey

Your new role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Cleaner to join our Northampton Schools account in Northampton Boothville Primary School, Booth Lane North, Northampton NN3 6JHThis role is based on-site.

The salary is £12.82 per hour.

The standard hours of work are 7.5 hours per week - 15:30pm- 17:00pm Monday to Friday

Amey delivers facilities and estate management services to the Northampton Schools Private Finance Initiative across an estate of 42 schools (five secondary and 37 primary).

Every day our people help create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements of the schools.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.

Your new role:
  • Providing a cleaning service that delivers to our contractual requirements
  • Controlling stock levels and ordering consumables
  • Operating machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided
  • Ensuring a high-quality service is provided to the building users at all times
  • This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
  • Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract

What makes this role unique is the impact your excellent cleaning service will have on the building users.

We want to hear from you if you are:
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • A team member
  • Flexible
  • Environmental awareness

Ideally you will have experience in using chemicals and machinery safely.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have experience in cleaning large buildings and sites to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required training.

What we can offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
  • Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
  • Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
  • Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
  • Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
  • Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planetare protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?
  • We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation's strategic assets.
  • Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
  • Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
  • We are trusted partners of Government - both national and local - managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We will also guarantee you an interview if you have a disability, as long as you are qualified for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Job insights from Breakroom

Cleaners and domestics

Cleaners carry out general cleaning of offices, shops and homes.

What you’ll do as a cleaner and domestic:

  • Do general cleaning in industrial buildings, offices or homes
  • Clean cars or gardens
  • Follow Health and Safety guidelines
  • Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Physical activity
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone
  • Wearing a uniform

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Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6JG, United Kingdom

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Amey pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Amey pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    67% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Amey get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    71% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do Amey pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Amey do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    81% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Amey?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 41% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 18% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 18% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 23% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Amey worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    96% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Amey workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    58% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Amey workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    65% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Amey?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    85% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Amey managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Amey?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    97% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Amey good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Amey feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    42% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Amey get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    38% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Amey?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    59% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Amey enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    67% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Amey recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Amey?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Amey?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 61% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Amey head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    85% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Amey is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Amey employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Going home

    Worst thing

    Being put in unsafe scenarios

    3.7

    Contractor escort at Amey, February 2025

  • Best thing

    Working from home

    Worst thing

    Incompetent people in positions of power.
    Gender discrimination, ethical violations and a complete disregard for policies.
    Nobody actually cares about the people who are impacted by the failings of anything aside from themselves.

    2.1

    Administrator at Amey, January 2024

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  • Best thing

    My day to day work mates

    Worst thing

    Not enough opertunity to edvance....

    5.5

    Highways operative at Amey, June 2023

  • Best thing

    The training they put you through

    Worst thing

    Hardly No communication from senior management teams always a pass the book feel about things and feels like no one can sing of the same hymn sheet and common sense goes out the window

    9.0

    Highways operative at Amey, June 2023

  • Best thing

    Something different every day
    Team is like a family
    Makes a difference to the network

    Worst thing

    Sitting around a lot
    Not being able to trust colleagues
    Whispering within management
    Very little structure to training

    9.4

    Highways operative at Amey, January 2023

  • Best thing

    Working as a team

    Worst thing

    Management

    6.0

    Painter and decorator at Amey, August 2022

  • Best thing

    Good hours
    Keeps you fit
    Outside working

    Worst thing

    Early starts
    Working in all weathers

    6.2

    Refuse loader at Amey, August 2022

  • Best thing

    I love cleaning in general and making things look nice. And I like socialising with my colleagues.

    Worst thing

    Favouritism, bullying, childish behaviour from certain people. The premise manager.

    6.0

    Cleaner at Amey, August 2021

  • Best thing

    Pays OK
    Easy to book time off

    Worst thing

    Winter gritting
    Not enough training
    Little to no information how come is doing

    6.6

    Labourer at Amey, January 2021

  • Best thing

    Work mates, the people at same level as me

    Worst thing

    No recognition, direction, lead or focus

    1.3

    Planner at Amey, January 2021

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