Cleaning Operative - York

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP); York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facilities management team in York is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain cleanliness across designated areas. The role offers flexible working hours with various shifts available, and no prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Candidates must be able to read, write, and converse in English, and show a willingness to learn about cleaning procedures and health standards. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are part of the role.

Benefits

27 days holiday rising to 33

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English.
• Willingness to complete appropriate qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in designated areas using industrial cleaning equipment.
• Perform specialist cleaning as per guidelines.
• Work independently while prioritizing tasks.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Ability to operate cleaning machinery

Education

Good basic education including reading and writing

Job description

Cleaning Operative – York

Closing date: 01 January 2026

Hours – Various shift patterns available (up to 27.5 hours per week)

Base – York Hospital

Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team? Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated? Then we may have the role for you!

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 for these roles include:

• Monday to Friday 14:00‑20:00
• Monday to Friday 17:00‑22:00
• Saturday / Sunday 07:30‑14:00
• Other patterns available from 6 to 27.5 hours per week; the department works across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

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

• Ensure that the ward/area assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule, including lifting items and operating cleaning machinery (industrial standard equipment).
• Undertake specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor, Nurse in Charge, and/or Infection Prevention Department.
• Use machinery/equipment safely according to training, preventing endangerment of yourself and others.
• Use cleaning materials and disposables economically and store them securely and safely in your work area.
• Use the correct colour‑coded equipment 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.

We are looking for people who can read, write, and converse in English, and who are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:

• Cleaning procedures knowledge
• COSHH procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of floor cleaning machinery

About us

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit the Trust’s website.

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

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits on retirement, and a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package up to 30% of salary, capped at £18k.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues via the Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the range of benefits, visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Our values are kindness, openness, and pursuit of excellence. We aim for a diverse workforce that represents our communities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We accept flexible working requests from the start of employment where suitable and encourage applicants to discuss any requirements with the recruiting manager.

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 (industrial standard).

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Good basic education, including reading, writing and basic numeric skills.
• Basic understanding and willingness to complete customer service training and related qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)