Cleaning Operative, East Dene Primary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Local Government pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and benefits through staff

Job summary

East Dene Primary in Doncaster Road, Rotherham, is seeking a reliable Cleaning Operative to join our Facilities Services team. This part-time role covers 12.5 hours per week, with early morning shifts from 6.00am to 8.30am, Monday to Friday, during term time.

You will help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff, following cleaning schedules and COSHH safety guidelines. The post requires a positive attitude, punctuality, and the ability to work independently or as part

Qualifications

• Reliable and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and pride in high cleanliness standards.
• Able to follow instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Good communication to report issues as needed.
• COSHH awareness and safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
• Follow cleaning schedules and COSHH safety guidelines.
• Work independently or as part of a team; flexible to changing demands.
• Punctuality and reliability in line with term-time shifts.

Skills

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

COSHH awareness

Job description

Cleaning Operative, East Dene Primary

Job profile for Cleaning Operative, East Dene Primary

East Dene Primary 18/11/2026

Job details

Salary £13.45 per hour

Contractual hours 12.5

Basis Part time

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Caretaking/Cleaning

Date posted 04/11/2026

Job reference REQ24338

Attachments Job Profile Band A.docx Benefits Package.doc

Job description

Directorate: Corporate Services

Permanent, Part-time, 12.5 Hours Per Week

East Dene Primary, Doncaster Road, Rotherham, S65 2DF

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cleaning Operative to join our friendly and dedicated Facilities Services team.

Working Hours: Term Time only

Monday – Friday (12.5 hours per week)

6.00am – 8.30am (2.30 daily)

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

What we’re looking for:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and thorough approach to tasks
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules
• Awareness of health and safety standards
• Good communication skills to report issues where needed
• Flexibility to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations and the safe use of cleaning chemicals

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Local Government pay
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts and benefits through staff schemes.

If you have a passion for cleaning and want to be part of a supportive and growing team that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact: [e-mail]

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.