Cleaning Operative

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract 6 months

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Mitie Stars recognition

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is hiring a Cleaning Operative for a fixed-term 6-month contract at Watling Police Station, Stafford. The role is 14 hours per week, Sundays to Wednesdays, with a start time of 6:00am. You will perform cleaning tasks, ensure SLAs are met, and receive full training.

Right to Work in the UK is required, and there is a local vetting process. The package includes a competitive hourly rate of £13.45 and a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read basic English and follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Professional and positive attitude; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard in designated areas.
• Keep equipment clean, maintained and safe to use.
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures; use chemicals safely.

Skills

Reading English

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Cleaning Operative

Location: Watling Police Station, Watling House, Watling Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5PR

Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 months)

Working Hours: 14 Hours per week

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Wednesday 6:00am to 9:30am

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

About The Role

we are looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaning Operative to join our team. in this role you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment while ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to the required standards and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with or without previous cleaning experience.

Please Note: Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required. Employment is subject to a Local Enhanced Vetting Process.

Key Responsibities

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard in designated areas
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean, maintained, and safe to use
• follow established cleaning schedules and procedures
• use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations at all times
• Complete all mandatory training required for the role.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and collegues.
• deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• identify opportunities to improve service delivery and exceed customer expectations

Requirements

• Ability to communicate and read basic English.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Honest, self-motivated, and determined
• Flexible approach to work and changing priorities
• Commitment to delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
• Previous cleaning experience (preferred but not essential as full training is provided).

What You’ll Receive

• Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months
• Competitive pay of £13.45 per hour
• Full training and ongoing support
• Sunday to Wednesday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.

This role is suitable for individuals seeking part‑time work who are dependable, customer‑focused and committed to maintaining high cleaning standards.

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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