Cleaner

Pareto Facilities Management Ltd; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ParetoFM is seeking a reliable Flexible Cleaning Operative to provide holiday and sickness cover across our site. You’ll join a team focused on high cleaning standards and delivering a welcoming environment for clients and visitors.

The role involves following cleaning schedules, maintaining safe working practices, using PPE, and reporting issues to the Site Manager. A flexible, customer-facing mindset and practical cleaning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Awareness of Health & Safety procedures in the workplace.
• Good communication skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality cleaning service across the site.
• Follow the cleaning specification and schedules.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in all designated areas.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Use cleaning products and equipment correctly and store them properly.
• Report cleaning issues or hazards to the Site Manager.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure service delivery is maintained.
• Wear the required uniform and PPE.
• Take ownership and use initiative to resolve day-to-day issues.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication

Positive attitude

Independent worker

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Timekeeping

Job description

Flexible Cleaning Operative (Holiday & Sickness Cover)

Location: Site Based

Hours: Flexible – Covering Holidays & Sickness as Required

Overview

We're looking for a reliable, flexible and customer-focused Cleaning Operative to join our team, providing holiday and sickness cover across our site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high cleaning standards and enjoys working as part of a supportive team. You'll play a key role in ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe and welcoming, helping to deliver an exceptional environment for our client, colleagues and visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Flexible Cleaning Operative, you'll be responsible for delivering a high-quality cleaning service while supporting the wider team wherever required.

• Carrying out cleaning duties in line with the agreed cleaning specification and schedules.
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness throughout all designated areas.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Using cleaning products, materials and equipment correctly, ensuring they are well maintained and stored appropriately.
• Reporting any cleaning issues, maintenance concerns or hazards to the Site Manager.
• Responding positively to reasonable requests from both the client and management team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service delivery is maintained at all times.
• Wearing the appropriate uniform and PPE while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Taking ownership of your work and using initiative to resolve day-to-day issues where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work and enjoys delivering excellent customer service.

Essential Skills

• Awareness of Health & Safety procedures within the workplace.
• Good communication skills.
• A positive, can‑do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping.

Experience

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable, ideally within commercial, industrial or public environments, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Experience using professional cleaning equipment and products is advantageous.

Working Environment

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. Depending on the site, you may work both indoors and outdoors and in a range of operational environments.

The role may involve:

• Working around specialist equipment and machinery.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Working in environments where additional Health & Safety procedures must be followed.
• Manual handling and being on your feet for extended periods.

Health & Safety

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be expected to:

• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures.
• Wear the appropriate PPE at all times.
• Report hazards, defects and incidents promptly.
• Work safely to protect yourself, your colleagues, our client and members of the public.

Why Join ParetoFM?

At ParetoFM, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We invest in our teams, provide ongoing support and create opportunities for development within a growing and ambitious business. If you're looking for a flexible role with a company that values quality, teamwork and excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.