Cleaning Operative

Anchor Group Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS clearance

Anchor Academy training

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Anchor Group Services is seeking a Cleaning Operative in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role covers cleaning tasks to a high standard, with DBS clearance required, and offers access to Anchor Academy training and various staff benefits.

You will work 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 15:30-18:30, at Percy Hedley - Northern Counties School. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, good communication skills, and the flexibility to cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas to the specified standard within the site.
• Empty bins and manage waste recycling as directed.
• Respond promptly to spillages and clean up to prevent hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Job description

Jesmond, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/10/2026

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

JobRole: CleaningOperative

WorkingHours:Monday to Friday 15:30-18:30 - 15 hours per week

Pay:£12.71 per hour

Location: Percy Hedley - Northern Counties School, Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BB

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

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

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.

Please note: 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.

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 is required prior to starting
  
• 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
  

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.