Mobile Cleaner

Mitie Group plc.; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an experienced Mobile Cleaner to join the Network Rail cleaning team in the North West. The role covers multiple sites, requiring travel between locations with a company vehicle provided.

You will support daily cleaning operations, perform deep cleans, and respond to client requests while maintaining high cleaning standards across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience essential.
• Driving licence required.
• Ability to travel between sites across the region.
• Flexibility and proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational cleaning support across multiple Network Rail sites.
• Cover cleaning team absences including annual leave, sickness, and vacancies.
• Deliver and support routine, periodic, and specialist deep cleaning activities.
• Respond to client requests and service requirements in a timely manner.
• Work with site teams to meet cleaning specifications and quality standards.
• Assist with staff training and inductions.
• Ensure Health & Safety, COSHH compliance and safe systems of work.
• Support stock management and distribution of cleaning consumables and uniforms.
• Build strong relationships with clients and operational teams.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Mobile cleaning

Driving licence

Communication skills

Flexible travel

Independent worker

Job description

Job title: Mobile Cleaner
Rate of pay: £13.77 per hour
Position type: Permanent
Type of employment: Full time
Contractual hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Network Rail, North Union House, Christian Road, Preston, Lancashire, England PR1 8ND

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and flexible Mobile Cleaner, to join our Network Rail cleaning team. This is a varied and hands‑on role providing operational support across multiple sites throughout the North West region.

You will work closely with the Service Support Managers (SSMs) and site teams, providing cover during annual leave, sickness absence, vacancies, and periods of increased operational demand. The role will involve supporting daily cleaning operations, carrying out deep cleans, responding to client requests, and helping maintain high standards across a diverse portfolio of sites.

Due to the nature of the role, regular travel is required from Manchester City Centre to Whitehaven and locations in between, therefore a company vehicle will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational cleaning support across multiple Network Rail sites.
• Cover cleaning team absences including annual leave, sickness, and vacancies.
• Deliver and support routine, periodic, and specialist deep cleaning activities.
• Respond to client requests and service requirements in a professional and timely manner.
• Work alongside site teams to ensure cleaning specifications and quality standards are achieved.
• Assist with staff training, inductions,
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures, COSHH requirements, and safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Support stock management and distribution of cleaning consumables and uniforms.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and operational teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• Proven experience within mobile cleaning, specialist cleaning, or multi‑site operations.
• Strong practical cleaning knowledge, including deep cleaning techniques and equipment use.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently across various locations.
• Flexible approach to working hours and travelling throughout the region.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing operational needs.
• A proactive and professional attitude with a commitment to high standards.