Cleaning Operative

onlyFE; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension

Annual leave 30 days + 8 bank holidays

Health and wellbeing programs

Free parking

Hybrid and flexible working

CPD opportunities

People-focused culture

Job summary

The Sheffield College is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across all sites. You will work as part of a team, following Health & Safety procedures to ensure high standards for students, staff and visitors, with afternoon shifts at Peaks campus.

The role offers pro rata pay of £26,395.36 per annum, plus benefits, and opportunities for hybrid/flexible working where available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required for all applicants.
• Disability Confident employer with adjustments available.
• Commitment to safeguarding students throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuum cleaning of designated areas to the required standard.
• Emptying litter bins, removing waste to designated areas and ensuring correct disposal.
• Cleaning of toilets and washrooms to the required standard where allocated.
• Spray cleaning and scrubbing floors.

Job description

About Us

The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment — recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd‑place ranking in the National Centre for Diversity’s 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.

About The Role

As a Cleaning Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across all Sheffield College sites. You will be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning tasks are carried out efficiently to a high standard, following the college’s Health & Safety procedures. Working as part of a team, you will help ensure that all areas are kept clean, presentable, and safe for students, staff, and visitors.

Please note this role will be shift work during the afternoons at our Peaks campus.

Main Responsibilities

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuum cleaning of designated areas to the required standard.
• Emptying litter bins, etc., and removing waste to designated areas and ensuring correct disposal.
• Cleaning of toilets and washrooms to the required standard where allocated.
• Spray cleaning and scrubbing floors.

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Gary Levick, Campus Operations Manager [e-mail]

What We Can Offer You

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £26,395.36 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role. Please note the salary will be pro rata to reflect the hours worked.

Our Full Benefits Package

• NEST Pension – with employer contribution of 3%
• Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing, we offer
  • Employee assistance programme through Bupa
  • Occupational Health through PAM
  • Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact [e-mail]

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex‑offenders can be found here Safeguarding

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 01st November 2026

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.