Cleaner

Royal Mail; Colchester; On-site; GBP 1,900 - 2,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22.5 days

Uniform and PPE

Pension scheme

Referral scheme

Training included

Job summary

Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions in Colchester (West Mersea) is hiring a cleaner to help maintain clean, safe and welcoming spaces. The role involves routine cleaning duties to high standards and is a hands-on position.

The job is permanent and part-time, offering 3 hours per week with Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am–11am. Training, uniform/PPE, a pension scheme and other benefits are provided. No prior cleaning experience is required, but helpful for some applicants.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reliability

Independence

Customer communication

Cleanliness and safety

Job description

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

Job Reference Number: 342533
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Location: West Mersea SUDO, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QQ
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 3 hours a week
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 11am

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

• 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

• 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

Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential.

What We Offer

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

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