Cleaning Operative

Anchor Group Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform Provided

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Anchor Group Services is recruiting Cleaning Operatives for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development in London. You will maintain high cleanliness standards across retail, residential and public spaces, delivering friendly service to residents, visitors and staff.

You will join a flagship London mobilisation from day one, with access to Anchor Academy training and benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme and pension scheme. Apply now.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience within commercial, residential, retail or facilities environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across residential, retail, and public areas.
• Carry out routine and deep cleaning tasks; respond to spillages and hazards to ensure a safe environment.
• Support waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and maintain a clean, organised workspace.
• Complete cleaning schedules and inspections, reporting defects and safety concerns.
• Support preparation and presentation of the development during events and peak periods.
• Provide professional customer-friendly service to residents, visitors and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/07/2026

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Description

Job Role: CleaningOperative

Pay: £14.80per hour

Location: The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London

Overview

Join the team helping to maintain oneof London's newest and most exciting destinations.

Anchor Group Services is recruitingCleaning Operatives for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at theheart of Elephant & Castle. Bringing together retail, residential andpublic spaces, The Elephant is set to become a vibrant destination whereresidents, visitors, retailers and communities come together.

This is a unique opportunity to join aflagship London mobilisation from day one, helping to establish standards,culture and service excellence across a brand-new development. As a CleaningOperative, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcomingenvironment whilst delivering exceptional customer service to everyone whovisits, lives or works at The Elephant.

If you're reliable, professional andtake pride in creating exceptional environments, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Cleaning Operative, you'll play akey role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation acrossthis exciting new destination. Working across retail, residential and publicspaces, you'll carry out routine and reactive cleaning duties, support wastemanagement activities, and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environmentfor everyone who visits, lives or works at The Elephant.

You'll be a proud ambassador for bothAnchor Group Services and The Elephant, demonstrating professionalism,reliability and excellent customer service at all times.

Duties Include:

• Maintain high standards of cleanlinessacross residential, retail, and public areas,.
  


• Carry out routine, deep cleaningtasks, responding promptly to spillages, hazards, and cleanliness issues toensure a safe environment for all site users.
  


• Support waste management and recyclinginitiatives, including the collection and disposal of waste in line with siteprocedures.
  


• Operate cleaning equipment safely andeffectively, ensuring all equipment and cleaning materials are maintained in aclean and organised condition.
  


• Complete cleaning schedules,inspections, and required documentation, reporting defects, maintenance issues,and health & safety concerns as necessary.
  


• Support the preparation andpresentation of the development during events, peak periods, and otheroperational activities.
  


• Provide a professional and customerfriendly service to residents, visitors, retailers, and colleagues, helping tocreate a welcoming environment.
  


• Workcollaboratively with Security, Maintenance, and Management teams whilecomplying with Health & Safety, COSHH, and all site procedures.
  

Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience within commercial,residential, retail or facilities environments.
  


• Excellent attention to detail and pride inmaintaining high standards.
  


• Ability to work independently and as part of ateam.
  


• Reliable, punctual and professional approach towork.
  


• Good communication and customer service skills.
  


• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
  


• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-facingenvironment.
  


• Understandingof Health & Safety responsibilities within the workplace
  


• Access to a range of nationally recognised coursesvia the Anchor Academy.
  


• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach theminimum requirement for auto-enrolment).
  


• Stream – access to pay as you earn it.
  


• Cycle to Work Scheme Available.
  


• Full uniform provided.
  


• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 includingaccess to counselling.
  


• Hospital Saturday Fund.
  


• Reward and Recognition Awards.
  


• Opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisationproject from day one.
  

Other companies may call this role: Cleaner,Cleaning Operative, Shopping Centre Cleaner, Residential Cleaner, FacilitiesCleaner, Housekeeper, Cleaning Services Operative, Communal Area Cleaner,Estate Cleaner, Hygiene Operative.

Withincommuting distance of: Elephant & Castle, Southwark, Borough, LondonBridge, Waterloo, Bermondsey, Kennington, Lambeth, Peckham, Camberwell,Brixton, Deptford, New Cross, Greenwich, Lewisham, Croydon and Central London.

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.