Cleaner

Sheffield City Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking cleaning operatives to help keep its buildings clean, safe and welcoming. Join the Facilities Management Team to maintain high standards and support a clean, safe environment across city buildings.

There are multiple positions with 15–25 hours per week, with some full-time 37 hours contracts. The starting salary is at the bottom of the grade, with potential to start higher if payslips support it. Flexible working and safeguarding checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within large buildings is preferred.
• Flexibility to work around 15–25 hours per week; longer hours may be available.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and training.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, mop, sweep and dust surfaces.
• Sanitise surfaces, areas and workstations to a schedule.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Restock supplies such as toilet paper, soap and hand towels.
• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards.
• Use IT systems (Smart Phone) to record activities and issues.
• Undertake non-technical building monitoring activities.

Skills

Cleaning

Health & Safety

Communication

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

We are looking for cleaning operatives to help keep Sheffield City Council buildings clean, safe and welcoming. If you take pride in maintaining high standards and would like to become part of our Facilities Management Team, we would love to hear from you.

• Vacuum, mop, sweep and dust
• Sanitise surfaces, areas and workstations to a set schedule
• Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately
• Restock supplies such as toilet paper, soap and hand towels
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards
• Use IT systems ( Smart Phone) to record and report activities and issues
• Undertake non-technical building monitoring activities

During the interview, you may be asked about your knowledge of cleaning practices, the use of equipment and health and safety. There are multiple positions available across buildings citywide, with a range of contracted hours. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are available to work around 15 to 25 hours per week, although smaller-hour contracts may also be considered. If successful, we will try to group buildings together within a geographical area where possible, based on your availability, locality and the needs of the service. The position or positions offered will need to be a suitable match for both the candidate and Sheffield City Council and will be discussed following interview.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.