Bolton Hospital Cleaner Role - Own travel is required to this location

Property Maintenance Services Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance company in Warrington is looking for a full-time cleaner to maintain hygiene and safety standards in healthcare and commercial settings. The role involves working 12-hour shifts, performing cleaning duties in both hospitals and businesses, requiring experience in such environments. Benefits include paid training, uniform provision, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid training and induction

Uniform and PPE provided

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Shifts based on 12-hour patterns – 4 on and 4 off.
• Previous cleaning experience in hospital or commercial settings preferred.
• English language proficiency to communicate and complete training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms and wards.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste.
• Follow infection control protocols and hygiene standards.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Understanding of health and safety regulations

COSHH trained

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Overview

Shifts will be based on 12 hour patterns - 4 on and 4 off. You will be working days and nights. The job is a fulltime role. This role is vital to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation in both healthcare and business settings. Commercial cleaning services in a hospital setting refer to professional cleaning operations carried out by specialised companies to maintain hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance in healthcare environments.

What It Includes

• Infection Control Cleaning
• Disinfection of high-touch surfaces (e.g. bed rails, doorknobs, equipment).
• Use of hospital-grade disinfectants and PPE.
• Adherence to protocols like the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness (UK).
• Clinical Area Cleaning
• Operating theatres, patient rooms, ICUs, and treatment areas.
• Cleaning and sanitizing medical equipment surfaces (non-invasive).
• Waste segregation and disposal (including clinical waste).
• General Facility Cleaning
• Corridors, waiting rooms, staff areas, and public restrooms.
• Floor care (mopping, vacuuming, polishing).
• Window and surface cleaning.
• Specialist Services
• Deep cleaning after outbreaks or contamination.
• Terminal cleaning (post-patient discharge).
• Laundry and linen handling (in some contracts).

Standards & Compliance

• NHS cleaning standards (in the UK)
• HTM 01-05 and CQC guidelines
• COSHH regulations for chemical handling

Hospital Cleaning

• Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms/wards, operating theatres, corridors, sanitary facilities and public areas.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste and sharps.
• Follow strict infection control protocols and hygiene standards.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, hand sanitiser, and paper towels.
• Use appropriate PPE and cleaning agents as per hospital guidelines.

Commercial Cleaning

• Clean offices, retail spaces, restrooms, administrative and communal areas.
• Dust, vacuum, mop, and polish surfaces to a high standard.
• Empty bins and manage waste disposal responsibly.
• Restock consumables and maintain supply inventory.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly.

Scheduled Deep Cleaning of Commercial and Non-Commercial Environments

• Operation theatres
• Kitchen areas
• Plant rooms
• Ventilation system and other technical or restricted areas

Shift Information

This work will be undertaken HTM and NHS Estate Guidelines.

Key Requirements

• Shifts based on 12‑hour patterns – 4 on and 4 off, working nights and days (rotational).
• Full‑time cleaner across hospital and commercial environments.
• Previous cleaning experience in hospital or commercial settings preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• COSHH trained.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or night shifts.
• Enhanced DBS check may be required for hospital work.
• English language proficiency to communicate and complete training.
• Enhanced DBS requirement.
• Previous experience requirement.
• Travel required to Bolton.
• UK resident with right to work; no sponsorships or visas offered.

Benefits & Support

• Paid training and induction.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive team environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .