Cleaning Operative

Eric Wright; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 4,500 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Eric Wright Group is seeking a Cleaning Operative to work at Prenton Medical Centre, Birkenhead. You will clean designated areas, operate cleaning equipment, and ensure hygiene standards are met. DBS check is required, and the role offers flexible part-time hours.

Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, duties may include stock ordering and basic administrative tasks. The position supports our values of integrity, excellence, respect and innovation in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Must comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas using appropriate cleaning equipment (toilets, showers, fixtures).
• Move furniture as required.
• Follow Health and Safety at Work Act and regulatory requirements.
• Relieve/assist in other establishments when needed.
• Complete required documentation and attend meetings as requested.

Skills

Cleaning

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Tools

COSHH basics

Job description

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

We are looking to recruit aCleaning Operativeto work at our clients site in Prenton Medical Centre- Prenton Village Road, Birkenhead. Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, you will work individually or as part of a team to undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the property and to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment.

What You'll Do

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bin, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets and shower areas), and fixture and fittings, using where appropriate, powered equipment.
• Movement of items of furniture.
• All duties must be carried out to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act; Acts of Parliament, statutory and company instruments and regulations and other legal requirements.
• Relieve and assist in other establishments in certain circumstances.
• Attending and taking all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or reports.
• Attending meetings as requested.
• Duties may vary between term and closure periods.
• Ordering of stock on a monthly basis, input of wages and managing staff on a daily basis.
• Responsibility of locking and securing the premises as and when required.
• Practically covering cleaning roles when absences cannot be covered by the Relief cleaning operative.
• Following COSHH guidelines when carrying out your duties using cleaning chemicals
• Ensuring all staff have the correct materials and equipment.
• Ensuring all cleaning materials and stock are at optimum levels.
• Other duties as requested by senior management.
• Keeping up to date with current legislation and educate site based teams, updating EWFM paperwork and site based files.
• To ensure the Company accountancy, required documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the required standard.

The successful candidate will be subject to aDBS check.

10 hours per week - Monday to Friday 07:00-09:00 or 18:00-20:00 -The shift pattern can be chosen by the successful candidate.

Our Values

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity - We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence - We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect - We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation - We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

How You’ll Work

We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:

• Be authentic - Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
• Be accountable - Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
• Belong - Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
• Be the best you can - Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
• Be motivated - Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
• Be safe - Look after yourself and others - safe people, safe place
• Be inclusive - Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
• Be empathetic - Listen deeply and value every voice
• Be open - Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
• Be collaborative - Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
• Be inspiring - Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
• Be bold - Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
• Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
• Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
• Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
• Good salary and benefits offer

Our Ethos:

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Safeguarding

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.