Cleaning Operative - York

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management provider in York is seeking a Cleaning Operative. This position offers flexible shift patterns, with full training provided. The role involves maintaining cleanliness standards, operating cleaning machinery, and adhering to health regulations. Candidates must have a willingness to learn and the ability to follow instructions. The position includes access to NHS benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package up to £18k

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop your skills in cleaning.
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.
• Cleaning areas according to a work schedule and using correct equipment.
• Ensuring proper use of cleaning materials to prevent cross contamination.

Skills

Ability to undertake cleaning duties involving lifting items

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Understanding and following written and verbal instructions

Education

Good basic education including reading and writing

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

Cleaning Operative - York

Closing date: 25 November 2025

Hours: Various shift patterns available (up to 37.5 hours per week)

Base: York Hospital

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

Working patterns:

• Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00
• Monday to Friday 14:00-20:00
• Monday to Friday 17:00-20:00
• Saturday / Sunday 07:30-14:00
• Saturday / Sunday 14:00-20:00

We also have other working patterns and contracted hours available, from 6 hours per week to 27.5 hours per week, and the department works across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We may well have a working pattern to suit your circumstances, so please do get in touch to discuss what else we have available or put your working pattern preference on your application form.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.

• Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
• Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department
• Using machinery/equipment in accordance with your training to prevent endangering yourself and others
• Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area
• Ensuring that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination

You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.

Qualifications and training

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures
• COSSH procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Person specification

Experience & knowledge

• Able to read, write and converse in English
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Previous NHS experience

Skills

• Ability to undertake cleaning duties involving lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
• Basic understanding and a willingness to complete appropriate qualifications and training including customer service training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)