Bolton Hospital Cleaner - Travel is required to this location

Property Maintenance Services LTD; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning services provider is seeking reliable Full-time Cleaners in Oldham. This role encompasses cleaning in hospital and commercial settings, adhering to strict infection control protocols. Candidates should have prior cleaning experience and a good understanding of health and safety regulations. The job requires flexibility with working hours, including nights and weekends. Training is provided along with PPE and uniforms, and opportunities for career progression exist.

Benefits

Paid training and induction

Uniform and PPE provided

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in hospital or commercial settings preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• COSHH trained.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, operating theatres, and public areas.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste.
• Follow infection control protocols and hygiene standards.
• Clean offices and retail spaces to a high standard.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking reliable, detail‑oriented Full‑time Cleaners to join our team, working across hospital and commercial environments for nights and days (rotational). Shifts will be based on 12‑hour patterns – 4 on and 4 off. You will be working days and nights. The job is a full‑time role. This role is vital to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation in both healthcare and business settings.

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 sanitising 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

• Must comply with NHS cleaning standards (in the UK), HTM 01‑05 and CQC guidelines, COSHH regulations for chemical handling.
• Staff often undergo enhanced DBS checks and infection control training.

Key Responsibilities

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 sanitizer, 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 Clean of Commercial and Non‑Commercial Environments

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

This work will be undertaken HTM and NHS Estate Guidelines.

Requirements

• 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.
• Previous experience is a requirement.
• An enhanced DBS is a requirement.
• An enhanced DBS is a requirement.
• Please ensure you are a UK resident and have right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorships or visas.
• Travel required to Bolton.
• A decent standard of English is a requirement in order to communicate and complete any training.

Benefits

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

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail] or apply online at www.propertymaintenanceservicess.co.uk.