Cleaning Operative

Anchor Group Services; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Job summary

Anchor Group Services is seeking a Cleaning Operative to join the team at Locks Heath Shopping Village. The role covers weekend shifts (Saturday 07:30-16:30 and Sunday 8:30-11:30) with duties spanning general cleaning, waste handling and client-facing service.

Training via Anchor Academy is available, with benefits including Auto Enrolment Pension and Cycle to Work. The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, good communication, reliability and flexibility to cover additional

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and high standard of cleanliness.
• Clear communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Reliable with a flexible approach to shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas to the site specification and instructions.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste correctly.
• Handle spillages promptly to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Follow health and safety and COSHH regulations.
• Use site equipment and chemicals as trained, and support on-site clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Reliability and flexibility

Customer service

Job description

Locks Heath, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/11/2026

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: 12 hours per week - Saturday, 07:30-16:30 and Sunday, 8:30am–11:30am

Pay:£12.71 per hour

Location: Locks Heath Shopping Village, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6DX

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced cleaner to join our established team at Locks Heath Shopping Village.

As a Cleaning Operative 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.

The successful candidate must be available to work every Saturday ( 07:30-16:30) and Sunday (8:30–11:30), with flexibility to cover additional shifts during the week as required.

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 cover additional shifts as and when required
  
• Reliable andresponsible with a flexible approach to work
  
• 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, Cleaning Specialist, Cleaning Personnel, Waste Management, Customer Cleanliness Service, Shopping Centre Cleaner, Facilities Cleaner, Customer Area Cleaner, Cleaning Services Operative

Withincommuting distance of: Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Chichester, Petersfield, Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke , Whiteley, Warsash, Titchfield, Park Gate, Sarisbury, Swanwick, Hamble-le-Rice, and Bursledon.

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.