Cleaning Operative (5:30am - 8:00am) - FTC

Johnsons 1871; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Pension

NHS Medical Health Care Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Johnsons 1871 Ltd is seeking a Cleaning Operative for a fixed-term maternity cover at Ryecroft Middle School, Uttoxeter. The role runs from 5:30am to 8:00am and is on-site, covering January 2026 start. The successful candidate will support cleaning and infection control.

Qualifications

• Methodical approach to cleaning and infection control.
• Able to work independently and lead a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive and approachable manner.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Physical ability to be on feet long periods and lift, bend, reach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning standards across the school premises.
• Support infection control requirements for the site.
• Work to fixed-term maternity cover schedule (5:30am–8:00am).
• Integrate with colleagues and attend training as required.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Physical fitness

COSHH awareness

BICs training

Training attendance

Job description

Cleaning Operative (5:30am - 8:00am) - FTC

Uttoxeter, United Kingdom

Our services are diverse and our delivery more so. With depots throughout the UK, we offer the opportunity to welcome you into a community which thrives on inspiring the future pioneers of our industry, whilst upholding our old-fashioned values. Our aim is to invest in the best people, training and processes and we never stop adapting and evolving to suit to needs of our changing world.

Job Description

Working on behalf of a prestigious client, based in Ryecroft Middle School, Uttoxeter, you will be required to support the cleaning and infection control requirements of the School. This is a fixed term contract role to cover maternity leave - 9-12 month contract starting in January 2026.

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 BICsskills 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.

• 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.