Cleaning Operative Winterhill School

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Local Government pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Health and wellbeing support (Employee

Assistance Programme

Staff schemes discounts

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a reliable Cleaning Operative to join our Facilities Services team to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

The role is part-time (12.5 hours per week, 6am–8:30am, Monday to Friday) across 45.8 weeks per year. The post offers Local Government pay, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, training and development, and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to deliver high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and a thorough approach to tasks.
• Reliable and punctual; reports as required.
• Able to follow instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Awareness of health and safety standards.
• Good communication to report issues.
• Flexible to changing demands and priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations and safe use of cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks to a high standard across designated areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
• Follow cleaning schedules and instructions from supervisors.
• Report issues promptly and maintain cleanliness records.
• Ensure COSHH and safety procedures are observed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Independent worker

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Following instructions

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Flexibility

COSHH knowledge

Job description

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

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday (12.5 hours per week)
• 6am - 8.30am
• 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.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• 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

Benefits:

• 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.

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.