Cleaning Operative - York | York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management’

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management team in York is seeking a Cleaning Operative. The role entails maintaining cleanliness in designated areas and requires no prior experience as training will be provided. Various shift patterns are available to suit circumstances. This position offers a chance to work within a supportive environment, emphasizing personal and professional development.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English.
• Willingness to complete necessary training.
• Basic understanding and willingness to learn about COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Use proper equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Undertake specialist cleaning when required.

Skills

Ability to read and write in English

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Understanding of COSHH procedures

Knowledge of infection prevention and control

Familiarity with cleaning machinery

Job description

Overview

Contract - Permanent
Hours - Various shift patterns available (up to 30 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.

The working pattern for this role is –

• Monday to Friday 14:00-20:00
• Monday to Friday 17:00-20:00
• Saturday / Sunday 14:00-20:00
• Rapid Response Team - 5 days out of 7
• Rapid Response Team - Thursday - Sunday (9.00 - 17.00 Thursday & Friday, Saturday & Sunday 14.00 - 22.00 - 30 hours per week)

We do have other working patterns and contracted hours available, from 10 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.

Please note this role is not eligible for a Sponsorship Visa

Responsibilities

• The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.
• Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
• 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

We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English. You will also have a basic understanding of/are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:

• knowledge of cleaning procedures
• COSHH procedures
• infection prevention and control
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery

Additional information

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 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) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• 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

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

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

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health’s standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025