Cleaning Operative (16 : 00pm - 18 : 00pm) - FTC

Johnsons 1871 Ltd; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cleaning service is seeking a dedicated individual to support cleaning and infection control at a nursery school in Borough of Rossendale. This role offers a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave for up to 12 months, starting in January 2026. No prior experience required as comprehensive training will be provided. The position entails a methodical approach to cleaning, leading a team, and demonstrating a commitment to company values, with attractive benefits including life insurance and health care schemes.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Pension

NHS Medical Health Care Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Must act on own initiative and be committed to the role.
• Training and management support provided.
• Desire to follow company values.

Responsibilities

• Support cleaning and infection control requirements.
• Lead a team and deliver quality work.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Skills

Organised cleaning

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Positive approach

Numeracy and literacy

Physical ability

Adaptability

Knowledge of COSHH

BICs License or training

Job description

Working on behalf of a prestigious client, based in Staghills Nursery School, Lancashire, you will be required to support the cleaning and infection control requirements of the School. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months (Jan 2026 - Jan 2027)

Duties will include but not limited to:

• A methodical approach to cleaning that is organised, efficient and thorough.
• The ability to work well independently, and lead a team.
• Good interpersonal and excellent communication skills.
• A positive and approachable manner.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Physical abilities, including being able to work on your feet for long periods of time, as the job may involve lifting, reaching and bending.
• Adaptability to change and a willingness to adopt new processes and ideas.
• The ability to deliver quality work and to work unsupervised
• A knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations relating to the role
• It is desirable to have a British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICs) Licence to Practice, or BICs skills training
• Demonstrate a commitment to work within Johnsons 1871 Ltd Core Values
• To attend and fully participate in training courses
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
• Fulfil all reasonable management requests and liaise and support with colleagues to create flexible working relationships working towards the same objectives

Requirements

You must be able to act on your own initiative, be enthusiastic and committed to the role. In return, you will receive excellent company benefits including high street discount schemes and health support.

Experience is not required as training and management support will be given.

Holidays are not permitted during term time.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Pension
• NHS Medical Health Care Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

We have a long heritage of being an inclusive employer which provides training and development in a positive learning environment.