Cleaning Operative

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Dalton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a reliable Cleaning Operative to join our Facilities Services team. This role is term-time only, 12.5 hours per week, 6:00am to 8:30am, and is essential to keeping our school environment clean and welcoming.

You will follow cleaning schedules, maintain high standards, and report issues as needed. The post involves safeguarding requirements and disability-friendly practices, with Local Government benefits and pension.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and thorough approach to tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations and the safe use of cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
• Follow cleaning schedules and instructions to ensure high standards.
• Report issues where needed and communicate with the team.
• Be flexible to respond to changing demands and priorities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Independent worker

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

COSHH knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cleaning Operative to join our friendly and dedicated Facilities Services team. Working Hours: Term Time only Monday - Friday (12.5 hours per week) 6.00am - 8.30am (2.30 daily) This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and thorough approach to tasks
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules
• Awareness of health and safety standards
• Good communication skills to report issues where needed
• Flexibility to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations and the safe use of cleaning chemicals
• Competitive Local Government pay
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts and benefits through staff schemes.

If you have a passion for cleaning and want to be part of a supportive and growing team that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact: Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage early applications. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our .