Cleaning Operative

Oasis group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Uniform

Job summary

Oasis Academy Watermead is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join the site team in Sheffield. The role covers high-quality cleaning to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for building users.

Shift pattern is likely 3pm–6pm, Monday to Friday, across 15 hours per week for 49.6 weeks per year. Local Government Pension and uniform are provided. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow health & safety guidelines.
• Willingness to perform non-routine cleaning tasks as required.
• Contribute to cleaning tasks during school holidays.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the cleaning of the premises under the general direction of the Cleaning Supervisor.
• To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform the Cleaning Supervisor when stocks are low.
• To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Cleaning Supervisor.
• To ensure that cleaners' cupboards/lockers are kept clean and tidy.
• To ensure that cleaning signs are placed in any wet or unsafe areas.
• To undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Cleaning Supervisor.
• All cleaners are required to contribute to cleaning tasks during the school's holiday period.
• To always work to ALL guidelines, in relation to Health & Safety at Work Policy.
• To attend all essential Health and Safety courses or Safeguarding courses as determined by the management of the school.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required within your area of work.
• Undertake any other duty as reasonably requested.

Skills

Cleaning

Job description

* Cleaning OperativeFast Apply# Cleaning OperativeEmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £12.52 per hourPosted: 4th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 16th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1572298Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1572298* Share :**Cleaning Operative - 15 Hours per week - 49.6 weeks per year****£12.52 per hour + Local Government Pension + Uniform (Shift pattern will likely be 3pm - 6pm Monday - Friday)****To start as soon as possible**We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join the team at Oasis Academy Watermead. The cleaning team, as part of the wider site team, is responsible for high quality effective cleaning services to ensure a secure, safe and hygienic environment for all building users.**Main duties will include**1. To carry out the cleaning of the premises under the general direction of the Cleaning Supervisor.2. To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform the Cleaning Supervisor when stocks are low.3. To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Cleaning Supervisor4. To ensure that cleaners' cupboards/lockers are kept clean and tidy.5. To ensure that cleaning signs are placed in any wet or unsafe areas.6. To undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Cleaning Supervisor.7. All cleaners are required to contribute to cleaning tasks during the school's holiday period.8. To always work to ALL guidelines, in relation to Health & Safety at Work Policy.9. To attend all essential Health and Safety courses or Safeguarding courses as determined by the management of the school10. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required within your area of work.11. Undertake any other duty as reasonably requested.***Download job description for full list of duties and person specification.******Please note:** Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Watermead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Oasis Academy WatermeadPart of### Oasis Community Learning