Cleaner

Royal Mail; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company in Slough is seeking a Cleaning Operative to perform various cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, and litter picking. The role requires manual handling and provides full training. Candidates should be friendly, reliable, and self-motivated, with a commitment to cleanliness and safety. This permanent role offers £12.60 per hour, a night allowance, and 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years

Uniform and PPE provided

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Full training and induction

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Self-motivated

Independently manage time

Customer communication

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Job requires heavy manual handling including baleing of cardboards. Candidate must be able to pass computer based AvSec training to secure this role.

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 & Experience

• 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.

Job Details

Job Reference Number: 332945
Pay: £12.60 per hour plus £4.19 per hour night allowance
Location: Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre, Slough, SL3 8AQ
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 a week
Schedule: Monday to Saturday 10pm to 4.45am

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.

• 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.

Security Vetting

As this is a high security site, vetting for successful candidates can take up to 2 months. Candidates have to pass vetting before being offered a start date.

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.