Cleaning Operative No Fixed

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a reliable Casual Cleaning Operative to join our friendly Facilities Services team. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff, with early morning hours and a start around 5am.

The role requires a positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team. A driver may be required to operate a council fleet vehicle; a driving licence and assessment will be arranged at

Qualifications

• Reliable and enthusiastic with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and adherence to schedules.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe use of cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
• Follow cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.
• Report issues and liaise with the Facilities Services team.
• Prepare for daily tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Reliability & punctuality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

COSHH knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

You may be required to drive a manual Council fleet vehicle on a daily basis, for which you will be required to undertake a driver assessment. You will be required to provide a full Driving Licence at the interview stage. 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: 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 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 .

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

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• Typical hours 5am - 8am / 15.00 - 18.00
• Driver preferred, but not essential

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
• 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.