Cleaning Operative

Carlisle Support Services; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health plan

Wagestream access

Discounts & rewards

Full induction

Uniform provided

Employee assistance

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is hiring a Cleaning Operative in Ipswich to support prestigious clients with daily cleaning tasks across offices and public areas. You’ll join a team that values reliability and a proactive attitude, with full training provided and progression opportunities.

You will be trained, part-time, paid hourly at £13.45 per hour with a focus on reliability, flexibility, and professional presentation. Benefits include a pension after qualifying period and health/wellbeing plans.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Willing to learn and develop.
• Reliable, flexible, and professional in appearance.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to perform well.
• Experience in a cleaning environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning of offices, meeting rooms, toilets, corridors and public areas.
• Assist with measuring and scoping the work during shifts.
• Litter picking on platforms, car parks and public areas.
• Clean window frames, glazing, signage, seats and surfaces.
• Sweep floors and empty bins, disposing waste.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Reliable

Willingness to learn

Job description

## Job Introduction**The Benefits*** A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthly* Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period* Health and Wellbeing Plans* Wagestream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages* Fizz Benefits – discounts, rewards, and benefits, helping you save money every day* Full induction, ongoing training and career development* Quality kit and uniform, everything you need to perform your role effectively* Employee Assistance Program* Reward and Recognition scheme including Superstar and Core of Carlisle Awards* Refer a Friend Scheme **The Role**Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our Cleaning team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you, and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you to succeed. Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities: * General cleaning duties including offices, meeting rooms, toilets, corridors and public areas* Measuring and scoping the work required during your shift* Litter picking on platforms, car parks and public areas* Cleaning window frames, glazing, signage, seats, and surfaces* Sweeping floors including platforms and entrances* Emptying bins and removing waste **Is this you*** At least 18 years old* Willing to learn and develop* Reliable and flexible, smart in appearance and always professional* Enthusiastic and motivated to do a great job* Preferably some experience working within a cleaning environment and as part of a team* Effective people skills, able to interact with clients and customers in a positive manner* Willing to work in all weather conditions* Driving Licence (not required for all roles)Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. This could include the following: passport, driving licence, utility bill dated in the last 3 months, HMRC letter, original bank statement, birth certificate or a valid share code. **About Us**We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most iconic brands. Our venues, include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and BBC StudioWorks. Join over 5,000 team members delivering security, events, cleaning, and facilities services across the UK.We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from parents returning to work, career changers, and those with a passion for making a difference.**Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**At Carlisle, **Equality, diversity, and inclusion** is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability.We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel **appreciated and valued at work.** This culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.We always treat each other fairly and with**dignity and respect.** Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Cleaning Operative* **Salary** 13.45* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** carlisless/TP/107345/2774* **Contract Type** Part Time* **Closing Date** 14 October, 2026* **Job Category** Cleaning & FM* **Business Unit** Great Anglia* **Location** Ipswich , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 14 September, 2026