Cleaner

Royal Mail Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major postal services company in the UK is looking for a Cleaning Operative to join their team at the Rickmansworth Delivery Office. This part-time role involves various cleaning tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment, with opportunities for training. Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and capable of working independently. The position offers flexible hours and attractive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 5 years

Uniform and PPE provided

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Full training and induction provided

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is a bonus but not essential.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks including mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Clean toilets, floors, and offices.
• Empty bins and sanitise surfaces.
• Litter pick within yard and car park areas.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Good communication

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail P&FS are recruiting for Cleaning Operatives at Rickmansworth Delivery Office, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1FA

Job Reference Number: 332165

Pay: £13.85 per hour.

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Part time, 11.5 hours per week, Monday to Saturday.

As part of Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions you will work from 10:00 to 11:55 either as the only cleaner on site, ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect.

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

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!

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! Before you apply, make sure that you can get to the location for the hours stated, and the total weekly hours are in line with your expectations. If you are relying on public transport, check to make sure the location has good public transport links and that the cost and time of the commute are not excessive.

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 offer a short telephone assessment as an alternative.

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