Cleaning Operative

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial annual leave entitlement

Holiday purchase scheme

Free gym membership

24/7 counselling

Flexible hours

Staff development training

CPD opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted onsite car parking

Job summary

Middlesbrough College is seeking two Cleaning Operatives to join the Estates team on a permanent part-time basis, term-time only (38 weeks). Shifts are 20 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 6:00–10:00) or 22.5 hours per week (Mon–Thu 6:00–10:00, Fri 6:00–10:30) on campus.

You will maintain clean, safe areas across the campus and manage cleaning materials to ensure high hygiene standards for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• To hold a Risk Assessment Qualification
• To hold a COSHH Qualification

Responsibilities

• Clean areas and surfaces to specifications in a timely manner.
• Service toilet areas including replenishing supplies.
• Clear and remove rubbish and other items from areas as detailed by the site specification and ensure the security of all areas at completion of duties.
• Maintain stocks of cleaning materials, order from suppliers where required and to control the usage of materials ensuring the cleaning cupboard is always kept tidy.

Education

Risk Assessment Qualification

COSHH Qualification

Job description

Job Title:

Cleaning Operative

Department:

Estates

Reporting to:

Supervisor – Cleaning

Contract:

Permanent, Part Time (20 or 22.5 hours), Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Salary:

20 hours –* £11,100 per annum (actual salary)

22.5 hours –* £12,487 per annum (actual salary)

Hours

20 hours or 22.5 hours per week

Pension:

NEST Pension Scheme

The Role

We are looking for two reliable and motivated Cleaning Operatives to join our team at Middlesbrough College. You will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our campus, ensuring high standards of hygiene and presentation for students, staff, and visitors.

We have two part-time, term-time only (38 weeks per year) opportunities available:

• 20 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00am.
• 22.5 hours per week: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 10:00am, and Friday, 6:00am to 10:30am.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean areas and surfaces to specifications in a timely manner.
• Service toilet areas including replenishing supplies.
• Clear and remove rubbish and other items from areas as detailed by the site specification and ensure the security of all areas at completion of duties.
• Maintain stocks of cleaning materials, order from suppliers where required and to control the usage of materials ensuring the cleaning cupboard is always kept tidy.

Please find the full job description here –Cleaning Operative

Qualifications

• To hold a Risk Assessment Qualification
• To hold a COSHH Qualification

Experience

• Experience of working within a client facing environment.
• Experience of providing cleaning services within public areas.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Ken Lowes, Security & Building Services Manager on [e-mail]

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the Northeast, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but …

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Ifyou’resuccessful,you’llbe requiredto completethorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe andappropriate conductin line withCollegepolicies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, relatedexceptionsand further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates toidentifyany safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right tocommencethe interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.