Cleaning Operative

Royal Mail; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Bristol is seeking a Cleaner who will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. The successful candidate will perform various cleaning tasks including mopping, vacuuming, and emptying bins. This part-time role offers 15 hours per week on weekends with training provided. It's a flexible opportunity to make a real impact. Join the team and contribute to keeping essential facilities clean and welcoming.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave

Uniform and PPE provided

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Full training and induction provided

Qualifications

• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Cleaning toilets, floors, and offices.
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces.
• Litter picking within yard and car-park areas.

Skills

Friendly and reliable

Self-motivated

Time management

Basic communication skills

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well‑loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Join Our Team as a Cleaner – Make a Difference Every Day!

Job Reference Number: 334768
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: South West Parcel Hub, Western Approach Distribution Park, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4GG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 7am–3pm

Why Join Us?

At Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions, we’re proud to maintain one of the largest property portfolios in Europe. Our team of 2,500 dedicated professionals keeps over 2,000 sites running smoothly—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

About the Role

As a cleaner, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, your contribution will help us deliver the high standards our customers expect.

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting
• Cleaning toilets, floors and offices
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces
• Litter picking within yard and car‑park areas

This is a hands‑on role that involves manual handling, but don’t worry—we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, reliable, and self‑motivated
• Able to work independently and manage their own time
• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential.

What We Offer

We provide:

• 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Full training and induction provided – no experience needed!

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Before you apply, make sure that you can get to the location for the hours stated, and that the total weekly hours are in line with your expectations. Please note there is limited public transport availability to attend this location. If you will be relying on public transport, please make sure the availability, cost, and time of the commute to this location are not limiting or excessive.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to take part in a short virtual assessment. It’s a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills and personality by answering seven questions — either on video or audio‑only, whichever you’re most comfortable with. You can complete it using a laptop, smartphone, or tablet — whatever works best for you — and you can do it at a time that suits you. Don’t have the means to complete this or would prefer to speak with one of our team? No problem, we can also offer a short telephone assessment as an alternative. Please note: This vacancy may close early once we receive enough applications—so don’t wait!