Internal Cleaning Operative

Places for People; Norwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension 7%

35 days leave (inc. bank holidays)

Cashback on healthcare costs

2% bonus scheme

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a Cleaning Operative to keep indoor and outdoor spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. You will report issues, follow Health & Safety requirements, and assist with on-site safety checks such as fire alarms and emergency lighting.

No extensive experience is required as full training is provided. A full driving licence helps you move between sites, and you will join a large, diverse team with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• COSHH and Health & Safety awareness required.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental & compliance relating to cleaning products.
• Willingness to learn and follow guidance; able to work both indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain shared indoor and outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Report issues such as fly-tipping or abandoned vehicles and remove graffiti when needed.
• Support on-site safety checks, including testing fire alarms and emergency lighting.

Skills

COSHH awareness

Health & Safety

Clear communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

You take responsibility for keeping shared indoor and outdoor areas clean and safe, reporting issues such as fly‑tipping or abandoned vehicles, and removing graffiti when needed. You complete training as directed, follow all Health and Safety requirements and organisational policies, and support on‑site safety checks, including testing fire alarms and emergency lighting. You also help uphold the organisation's people promises through proactive, inclusive behaviour. The work involves some manual handling, so you approach tasks with care and attention to safety.

Although you don't need extensive experience to succeed in this role, as long as you're open to learning skills you will receive full training to help you thrive.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

Essential Criteria

• Awareness of COSHH and Health & Safety
• Knowledge and awareness of health, safety, environmental & compliance relating to cleaning products
• Driving License

More about you

You're someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for everyone. You're reliable, comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, and happy to get stuck into practical tasks, including some manual handling. You communicate clearly, work well with others, and approach challenges with a positive, proactive attitude. You're open to learning, willing to follow guidance, and confident working within Health and Safety expectations. A full driving licence helps you move between sites when needed, and your awareness of COSHH and safe use of cleaning products supports you in carrying out your work responsibly.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more