Cleaning & Catering Operative — Patient Care

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Annual leave and leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP in Harrogate is seeking a Cleaning Operative to help maintain cleanliness across a designated ward area. Full training provided, no prior experience required.

You will follow the work schedule, operate cleaning machinery, manage materials safely, and use colour-coded equipment to prevent cross-contamination, with the ability to work independently. Benefits include NHS Pension, relocation support, and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing in English is essential.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work with limited supervision.
• Willingness to learn and develop cleaning skills and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in a designated ward/area according to the work schedule.
• Perform cleaning tasks including lifting items and operating cleaning machinery.
• Undertake specialist cleaning under supervision and infection prevention guidelines.
• Use cleaning materials and disposables economically and store safely.
• Ensure colour-coded equipment is used to prevent cross-contamination.

Skills

English literacy

Initiative & prioritisation

Tools

Floor cleaning machinery

Job description

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP in Harrogate is seeking a Cleaning Operative to help maintain cleanliness across a designated ward area. Full training provided, no prior experience required.

You will follow the work schedule, operate cleaning machinery, manage materials safely, and use colour-coded equipment to prevent cross-contamination, with the ability to work independently. Benefits include NHS Pension, relocation support, and learning opportunities.