Cover Cleaner / Cleaning Operative

TENON FM; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company is seeking a Cover Cleaner / Cleaning Operative to provide cleaning duties across the hospital site in York. The role involves maintaining high hygiene standards, ensuring areas are presentable, and adhering to health regulations. Ideal candidates will have good time management and communication skills, and training will be provided.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan for self and dependents

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

GP Anytime service

Workplace pension scheme

Rewards platform

Free mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned areas are clean, presentable, and serviceable.
• Perform comprehensive cleaning, maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Use and store cleaning products in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

Cover Cleaner / Cleaning Operative, York

Client: TENON FM

Location: York, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0631c0106671

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview of Role:

As a cleaning operative, you will undertake cleaning duties across the site, ensuring a complete cleaning service is provided in compliance with CQC and Health & Safety Regulations. (The CQC ensures health services provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.)

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Ensure assigned areas are clean, presentable, and serviceable at all times to improve customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment throughout the hospital, adhering to operational standards.
• Present yourself professionally, courteously, and in accordance with company policies and values.
• Carry out cleaning and waste collection duties within designated premises.
• This role can be physically demanding, involving lifting from time to time.
• Perform comprehensive cleaning (floors, bins, vacuuming, bathrooms, dusting) meeting high hygiene standards.
• Assist with laundry duties and rotas if required.
• Use and store cleaning products in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Take responsibility for your area, maintaining high standards.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Comply with all statutory regulations at all times.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by your line manager.

About You:

• Good time management skills.
• Positive, professional, and proactive attitude.
• Friendly and helpful towards customers.
• Manage time effectively to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

About Us:

Tenon FM is a Facilities Management company with over 1,700 employees in the UK, providing a wide range of FM services to over 1,100 customers nationwide.

Our people are vital to our success. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and are Investors in People accredited.

Our core values are: Accountable, Learn & Grow, Ethical, Respect & Teamwork.

Benefits:

• Health Cash Plan for self and dependents.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• GP Anytime service.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Rewards platform.
• Free mortgage advice in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates.