Cleaning Operative

Anchor Group Services; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A cleaning service provider in Killingworth is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain high standards of cleanliness at a designated site. This role requires good attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently. Applicants must demonstrate reliability and be willing to cover shifts. Enhanced DBS clearance is mandatory. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.21 per hour for 15 hours a week, with a range of benefits including an employee assistance programme and access to career development courses.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Wage advances with 'Wagestream'

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full uniform provided

Free 24/7 counselling access

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as needed.
• Reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning designated areas to ensure high standards.
• Empty bins and manage waste disposal.
• Clean spillages efficiently for safety.
• Follow H&S and COSHH regulations.
• Interact with clients and customers professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Job description

Killingworth, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/01/2026

With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with 'Wagestream', and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers.

With hundreds of accredited online training options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.

Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.

Job Description

JobRole: CleaningOperative

WorkingHours:Monday to Friday 16:00-19:00 (15 hours per week)

Pay:£12.21 per hour

Location: Percy Hedley School, West Lane,Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7BH

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for anexperienced cleaner to join the site cleaning team inKillingworth.

The successfulcandidate will be required to carry out a range of cleaningtasks, safely and professionally, to a high standard. Youmust be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, havethe ability to communicate on all levels and provideflexibility to cover additional shifts, as and whenrequired.

Thesuccessful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance prior to starting.

Dutiesinclude:

• Cleaning ofdesignated areas, ensuring the agreed cleaningspecification is completed, as per the siteinstructions
  
• Emptying of bins,ensuring recycled waste is disposed ofcorrectly
  
• Attending tospillages by making sure they are cleaned up, within anefficient timeframe, to prevent accidents and ensure siteand staff safety
  
• Following H&Sand COSHH regulations
  
• Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handlingchemicals
  
• Proactiveinteraction with on-site clients and customers, offeringsuperb customer service.
  
• Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handlingchemicals
  
• Carrying out anyother reasonable managementrequests
  

Requirements

• Good attention todetail
  
• Good verbal andwritten communication skills
  
• Ability to workindependently and use initiative
  
• Flexibility to covershifts as and when required
  
• Reliable andresponsible with a flexible approach to work
  
• Enhanced DBS clearance
  
• If you have worked or lived overseas for a period of more than 3 months in the last 10 years, you will need to provide a police check from that country.
  
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help furtheryour career, via the AnchorAcademy
  
• Auto Enrolment Pension (ifearnings reach the minimum requirement forauto-enrolment)
  
• Stream- access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
  
• Fulluniform provided
  
• FreeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access tocounselling
  
• HospitalSaturday Fund
  
• Rewardand Recognition awards
  

What’sNext?

Ifyou would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

Othercompanies may call this role: Cleaner, Housekeeper, CleaningSpecialist, Cleaning Personnel, Waste Management, CustomerCleanliness Service

Withincommuting distance of: Newcastle, Killingworth, Benton, Longbenton, Forest Hall, Palmersville, Jesmond, Wallsend

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.