Cleaning & Hygiene Operative

Derby College; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Nest Pension

Career development

Uniform provided

Job summary

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a Cleaning & Hygiene Operative to join our Estates team at Broomfield Hall campus. You will perform daily cleaning tasks, manage hygiene standards, and operate cleaning equipment to maintain a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Shifts run 6am–12pm, Monday to Friday. The role offers ongoing development opportunities, a generous leave entitlement, pension options, and uniform provision within a supportive, inclusive college setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of completing cleaning duties in a large commercial environment.
• Able to work well in a team in a customer-facing role.
• Able to manage time efficiently and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide a daily quality cleaning service to the client.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness, hygiene, litter control and tidiness.
• Operate cleaning machinery and supplies to get the job done.
• Create a welcoming environment for students and employees.
• Shift times are 6am - 12pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

Optimistic - Equity- Kindness- Innovation– Collaboration

Derby College Group (DCG) have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning & Hygiene Operative to join our amazing Estates team. This role will be based at our beautiful Broomfield Hall campus.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a friendly team you will provide a daily quality cleaning service to the client, maintaining standards of cleanliness, hygiene, litter control and tidiness. You’ll be comfortable with using cleaning machinery and supplies to get the job done, ensuring a welcoming environment for our students and employees.

Shift times are 6am - 12pm, Monday to Friday.

About You

You’ll have experience of completing cleaning duties in a large commercial environment and be comfortable working as part of a team in a customer facing role. You’ll be flexible and able to work under pressure. The ability to manage time efficiently is essential, as all areas need to be ready for the start of the college day.

The Benefits

• 34 days annual leave per year inclusive of 6 College closure days where applicable and 8 statutory days per year pro rata.
• Option to join the NEST Pension scheme
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Uniform provided

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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