Cleaning Operative

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Benefits platform

Wellbeing support

Medicash health plan

Life assurance

Travel loans

Flexible working

Professional development

Staff discounts

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a part-time Cleaning Operative to maintain high cleanliness standards across classrooms, offices, and communal areas. You will follow health and safety procedures, restock supplies, and support occasional deep-cleaning tasks while working around students and staff.

There is a 25-hour per week contract with permanent status. The role requires reliability, attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and tidy college environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, preferably in an educational, commercial or similar environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Physically able to carry out cleaning duties, including standing, bending and moving cleaning equipment.
• Experience working in a school, college, university or other educational setting.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of relevant workplace health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, lecture rooms, offices, corridors, stairways and communal areas to a high standard.
• Clean and sanitise toilets, washrooms and other high-use areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and maintain a variety of floor surfaces.
• Empty waste bins and recycling bins and dispose of waste safely.
• Dust and clean furniture, fixtures, fitting, doors and other surfaces.
• Replenish cleaning materials and washroom supplies when required
• Report any damage, hazards, maintenance issues or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow college cleaning schedules, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and behave professionally when working around students and staff.
• Support occasional deep-cleaning activities and college events where and when required.
• Carry out other reasonable cleaning duties as directed/instructed by the cleaning supervisor.
• Must have a degree of flexibility in line with the needs of the organisation.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Reliability

Following instructions

Good communication

Physical fitness

School setting experience

COSHH knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Application Deadline:

1 October 2027

Department:

Estates

Location:

Liverpool

Compensation:

£17,962.29 - £19,036.52 / year

Job Title:

Cleaning Operative

Department:

Estates/Soft Services

Salary:

£21,522.66 - £22,809.81

FTE:

£25,299 - £26,812

Job type:

Part-time 25 hours per week, permanent

To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene across the college campus, ensuring classrooms, offices, communal areas, toilets and other facilities are clean, safe and well maintained for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, lecture rooms, offices, corridors, stairways and communal areas to a high standard.
• Clean and sanitise toilets, washrooms and other high-use areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and maintain a variety of floor surfaces.
• Empty waste bins and recycling bins and dispose of waste safely.
• Dust and clean furniture, fixtures, fitting, doors and other surfaces.
• Replenish cleaning materials and washroom supplies when required
• Report any damage, hazards, maintenance issues or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow college cleaning schedules, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and behave professionally when working around students and staff.
• Support occasional deep-cleaning activities and college events where and when required.
• Carry out other reasonable cleaning duties as directed/instructed by the cleaning supervisor.
• Must have a degree of flexibility in line with the needs of the organisation.

Working Conditions

The role may involve working across different sites/areas of the college and may include early morning, evening shifts. The postholder will be required to work around students, staff and visitors while maintaining a professional and courteous manner.

Safeguarding

The postholder will be expected to comply with the college’s safeguarding policies and procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and visitors. Appropriate pre‑employment and safeguarding checks may be required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous cleaning experience, preferably in an educational, commercial or similar environment
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual and responsible approach to work
• Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures
• Good communication skills
• Physically able to carry out cleaning duties, including standing, bending and moving cleaning equipment
• Experience working in a school, college, university or other educational setting
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of cleaning chemicals
• Knowledge of relevant workplace health and safety procedures

Please Note

This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College? As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Generous holiday allowance Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
• Pension Scheme You'll be part of the Aviva pension scheme, with contributions of up to 10%.
• Employee Benefits Platform As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
• Health and Wellbeing As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
  You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, asecure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules
  as well as daily wellbeing tips.
• Medicash Scheme Access to Medicash health plans – supporting you and your family with enhanced access to treatment, wellbeing services, and expert care whenever you need it. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
• Life Assurance We offer life assurance to give you and your family added peace of mind — with a benefit of up to three times your annual salary payable in the event of death in service.
• Travel We offer interest‑free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
• Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
• Professional Development We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
• College Benefits Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.