Job details
- Salary: £26,004 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
- Location: Civic Centre, Gravesend
- Status: Full time, permanent
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Closing date: 1 November 2026
Previous applicants do not apply. A UK manual driving licence is required for this role.
Due to the nature of this role, this post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and proactive Toilet Attendant to help ensure our public conveniences are safe, clean, welcoming and fully operational for residents and visitors.
As part of the Building and Facilities team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our public toilet facilities, carrying out opening and closing procedures, safety checks, cleaning and basic maintenance tasks. Your work will play an important role in providing a positive experience for the public by ensuring facilities are kept to a high standard and remain accessible throughout the day.
The role also includes supporting council-run events and helping to maintain surrounding areas, ensuring facilities remain operational during periods of increased demand. This position operates on a two-week rota across seven days, including weekends, bank holidays and occasional event support.
Working Pattern
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Key responsibilities
- Open and close public conveniences and carry out safety inspections.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the facilities.
- Carry out basic maintenance tasks, such as replacing fixtures and unblocking toilets.
- Replenish consumables including soap, toilet rolls and paper towels.
- Report defects, repairs and health and safety concerns.
- Keep entrances and surrounding areas clean and litter-free.
- Support council events by ensuring facilities remain clean and accessible.
- Manage waste disposal and recycling appropriately.
- Carry out water flushing and other compliance checks as required.
- Monitor stock levels and request supplies when necessary.
About you
- Full clean UK manual driving licence is essential
- Previous cleaning experience
- Good Time keeper, reliable
- Good at working as a team member but can also work alone
- Communicates well and has experience of dealing with the general public
- To exercise a good understanding and practise in COSHH and Health and Safety practices
Working for Gravesham
We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
Read more information about working for us.
Benefits
- A minimum of 23 Days Annual Leave plus paid bank holidays
- Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to over 1000+ instant discounts from favourite retailers, restaurants, food delivery services and attractions via our benefits portal VivUp
- Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
- Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
- External Occupational Health service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to EAP Services 24/7
- Free parking
- Octopus Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Important Information
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please contact John Durling 01474 337263
The proposed interview date for this role will be set in the week commencing 5 November 2026
How to apply
We do not accept applications by email. You can apply for this job via our online form.
You will be asked to select the job you are applying for and upload a CV and supporting statement. You will also need to provide details of 2 references so please have these available when starting your application
You should submit your application by 1 November 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.