Cleaner

Royal Mail; Basildon; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 2,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Full training and induction provided

22.5 days annual leave rising to 25

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Cleaner at Basildon Delivery Office. The role covers a Sunday only schedule from 10am to 1pm with a 3-hour weekly commitment, offering permanent employment and a starting hourly rate of £12.71. You’ll contribute to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across the site.

The job involves manual cleaning tasks, training provided, and a focus on high standards of hygiene. Prior cleaning experience is welcome but not essential, and full uniform and PPE are provided.

Qualifications

• Friendly and reliable individual with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work on your own and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers.
• Committed to high cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Cleaning toilets, floors and offices.
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces.
• Litter picking within yard and car park areas.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Self-motivated

Independent work

Customer communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Cleaner – Make a Difference Every Day!

Job Reference Number: 342266

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Location: Basildon Delivery Office

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 3 hours a week

Schedule: Sundays only - 10am to 1pm

Why Join Us?

At Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions, we’re proud to maintain one of the largest property portfolios in Europe. Our team of 2,500 dedicated professionals keeps over 2,000 sites running smoothly—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

As a cleaner, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, your contribution will help us deliver the high standards our customers expect.

About The Role

Your responsibilities will include a range of cleaning tasks, including:

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting
• Cleaning toilets, floors and offices
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces
• Litter picking within yard and car park areas

This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling, but don’t worry—we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and manage their own time
• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety

What We Offer

Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential.

• 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Full training and induction provided – no experience needed!

What happens next?

If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to take part in a short virtual assessment. It’s a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills and personality by answering seven questions relating to your cleaning background and five supplemental Yes or No questions — either on video or audio-only, whichever you’re most comfortable with. You can complete it using a laptop, smartphone, or tablet — whatever works best for you — and you can do it at a time that suits you.

Don’t have the means to complete this or would prefer to speak with one of our team? No problem, we can also off a short telephone assessment as an alternative.

Please note: This vacancy may close early once we receive enough applications—so don’t wait!