Overview
General Cleaner – Powis Castle,Welshpool, United Kingdom
We’re looking for a General Cleaner with the practical skills and eye for detail to keep Powis Castle in excellent condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Contract Duration: Permanent
Working Hours: You’ll work 1072.5 hours per year. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. Typically, you will work Wednesday to Sunday, with the majority of your hours worked between March and November.
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
Mae cyfieithiad Cymraeg yr hysbyseb hon ar gael yn y atodiadau.
This world-famous medieval fortress is set among magnificent formal gardens, terraces and parkland, making Powis Castle an awe-inspiring place to work. The strong team is passionate about local sourcing, with delicious seasonal produce served in the restaurant and bespoke Welsh products sold in the shop. The impressive collection of paintings, tapestries and sculptures is one of the property’s key attractions, alongside a busy programme of events – many of which are food themed.
We’re proud of the role the Welsh language plays in the places and communities we care for across Wales. Whether you’re a fluent Welsh speaker, a learner, or completely new to the language, we’ll support you to develop the skills and confidence needed for your role and to engage with Welsh language and culture as part of working at the National Trust.
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You’ll be helping with the day-to-day cleaning and presentation of the National Trust’s buildings and outdoor spaces. Duties such as cleaning, sweeping and litter-picking, both inside and outdoors, form a core part of this role. You’ll aim for the highest standards of customer service everywhere you look after.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
- focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
- a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
- well-organised and adaptable
- willing to learn new skills
- comfortable working in flexible and adaptable way.
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Powis Castle, Welshpool, SY21 8RF
- IRC180481 – Glanhäwr Cyffredinol.docx
- General Cleaner – Career Level A1.pdf
- Glanhäwr Cyffredinol – Lefel Gyrfa A1.pdf
Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
Provisional Interview Date: 29 October 2026
To apply for this vacancy simply click the ‘apply’ button in the top right hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we’ll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
