Cleaning Operative Maltby Academy x 5 Posts

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; North Anston; On-site; GBP 7,900 - 9,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and staff schemes

Job summary

Maltby Academy, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AB, is recruiting 5 Cleaning Operatives on a part-time basis. Shifts are Monday–Friday, 6.00am–8.30am, 12.5 hours per week, 45.8 weeks per year. Salary is £13.45 per hour with Local Government benefits.

We seek reliable, diligent team players who can follow schedules, comply with COSHH and safety rules, and report issues as needed. Apply to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and instructions
• Awareness of health and safety standards including COSHH
• Good communication to report issues as needed
• Flexibility to respond to changing demands

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and use of cleaning chemicals in COSHH-compliant ways
• Report issues to the designated contact promptly
• Work independently or as part of a Facilities Services team
• Support across Maltby Academy premises as required

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Team or independent work

Health and safety awareness

COSHH knowledge

Good communication

Job description

Cleaning Operative Maltby Academy x 5 Posts

Maltby Academy 27/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £13.45 per hour

Contractual hours 12.5

Basis Part time

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Caretaking/Cleaning

Date posted 13/10/2026

Job reference REQ24165

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Job description

Directorate: Corporate Services

Permanent, Part time, 12.50 hours per week

Maltby Academy, Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AB

We are looking for 5 reliable and enthusiastic Cleaning Operatives to join our friendly and dedicated Facilities Services team.

Working Hours:

• Monday – Friday 6.00am – 8.30am
• 12.5 hours per week (2.5 hours daily)
• 45.8 weeks per year

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.

Head Office

Riverside House

Main Street

Rotherham

S60 1AE