Cleaning Operative

First Steps (Bath); Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nursery in Bath seeks a Cleaner to maintain a hygienic environment for young children and staff. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness across all areas while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for families. The ideal candidate is friendly and adaptable, with experience in customer service. This role offers a generous pension, discounts on childcare fees, and other benefits. Join a supportive team dedicated to the wellbeing of children.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

50% discount on childcare fees

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Health Assured app

Bike2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of lone working in a public building while providing a confidential service.
• Positive, adaptable and friendly demeanor.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in playrooms and communal areas.
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for children and families.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Friendliness

Job description

First Steps puts people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart.

First Steps is a charity and social enterprise, our people love working for us because we focus on the child and work alongside their families, and the local community to give them the best start in life.

First Steps is known for quality and inclusion, we give you strong in‑house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries are community‑focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity for you to be part of an experienced and effective toddler room team.
• Generous pension, an employer/employee matched contribution of 5%
• 50% discount on childcare fees.
• Holiday of 24 days a year plus bank holidays.
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to Health Assured employee assistant app and Bike2Work scheme. See our website for full benefits

About the role:

It’s truly heartwarming to be part of the Early Years team, where our passion lies in nurturing young minds and fostering their growth.

As a Cleaner at First Steps (Bath) Community Nursery, you will help create a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment for young children, families, and staff.

Your role will include maintaining high standards of cleanliness across playrooms, communal areas, and facilities to support children’s wellbeing and daily learning.

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Experience of lone working in a building used by the public and providing a customer focussed and confidential service.
• To be positive, adaptable, and friendly
• The right to work in the UK.

About the Nursery

Twerton Community Nursery is based at our head office in Woodhouse Road Twerton; we provide early years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.

We are a friendly team of experienced early years professionals, our children enjoy our accessible outside learning spaces, trips to local natural spaces and lots of sensory activities. Children also enjoy looking after our fish.

We are committed to the safety and well‑being of children. As part of our safeguarding measures, we will conduct thorough criminal record checks.

Apply Now

Contact us today, our friendly team are waiting to hear from you.

Contact Information

Louise Hewings, Manager Twerton Community Nursery
[e-mail]

First Steps (Bath) Twerton Community & Early Years Centre
Woodhouse Road
Twerton
Bath
BA2 1SY
01225 444791

Email: [e-mail]
Ofsted Registration Number: EY268656