Cleaning Operative – Housing & Community Support

People First; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health & wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card

Eye care voucher

Simply Health Package

23 days annual leave

Job summary

The Housing Network is hiring a Cleaning Operative for the Reading area, with hours Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30. You will restore void properties to a high standard, clean communal areas, and ensure cleanliness standards are met in line with contract targets.

We seek experienced cleaners with a full UK driving licence who can work independently or as part of a team. Benefits include a company vehicle, 23 days leave, health package, Blue Light Card, and eye care vouchers.

Qualifications

• Experienced in professional cleaning, including end-of-tenancy or deep-cleaning environments.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of cleaning tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that properties are returned to a high standard of cleanliness with tight turnaround times.
• Carry out scheduled work on void properties to bring back up to a high standard and in accordance with the Council’s targets prescribed in the contract.
• Cleaning of rooms/communal areas as directed, ensuring that all rooms/communal areas are maintained to a high quality standard.
• Cleaning void rooms to prepare them for new residents.
• Remove rubbish and dispose of correctly.
• Check kitchen and laundry room appliances are clean and free from hazards and common part areas are free from hazards and are clean as directed regularly.
• Ensure that the communal areas are hygienic and well maintained.
• Report any repairs to the maintenance office team.
• Carry out sharps sweeps.
• Follow all COSHH and company polices.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Housing Network is hiring a Cleaning Operative for the Reading area, with hours Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30. You will restore void properties to a high standard, clean communal areas, and ensure cleanliness standards are met in line with contract targets.

We seek experienced cleaners with a full UK driving licence who can work independently or as part of a team. Benefits include a company vehicle, 23 days leave, health package, Blue Light Card, and eye care vouchers.