Cleaner

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

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join their team in Cambridge. This role involves cleaning various areas, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and working independently. It offers flexible hours of 10am to 12:45pm, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour. The ideal candidate should be friendly, reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage their time effectively. Full training will be provided, making this role perfect for those seeking to make a positive impact every day.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave

Uniform and PPE provided

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
• Previous cleaning experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Self-motivated

Communicative with customers

High standards of cleanliness

Job description

Your responsibilities

• 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.

Qualities we’re looking for

• 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

About Royal Mail

Royal Mail is something special, a well‑loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

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

Job Reference Number: 335249

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Location: Cambridge (Parcel Force) Depot, Coral Park Industrial Estate, Cambridge, CB1 3EZ

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 13.45 hours a week

Schedule: Monday to Friday 10am to 12.45pm

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.

Benefits

• 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. Please note there is limited on‑site parking available at this location. 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.