Rapid Response Operative - Cleaning | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a Cleaning Operative to assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. The role involves general and deep cleaning duties, and requires a full UK driving license. Ideal candidates should have experience in the cleaning industry. Working hours are flexible across the week, including weekends.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a full clean UK Driving License.
• Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties in line with Trust standards.
• Perform deep cleaning following outbreaks of infectious illness.
• Operate specialist decontamination equipment.
• Work as part of a team trained for cleaning needs.
• Drive Company Vehicles as needed.

Skills

Driving License

Experience in cleaning industry

Job description

Overview

To assist colleagues within the Soft Services Department to providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues, in line with the Trust’s Standards and the National Cleaner Hospitals Programme.

Working on a rota - Monday - Sunday between 6am - 10pm (including bank holidays).

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties in line with the Trust’s standards and the National Cleaner Hospitals Programme.
• Perform deep cleaning within the Trust following outbreaks of infectious illness, dirty protests, terminal cleaning of vacated isolation rooms and in areas which have undergone maintenance.
• Operate specialist decontamination equipment such as Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment.
• Work as part of a team trained to respond to cleaning needs across the Trust.
• Drive Company Vehicles throughout the GMMH footprint (driving responsibilities are necessary).
• Training on machinery will be provided.

Qualifications

• You must hold a full clean UK Driving License.
• Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry is essential.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 700 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our team and growth

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Training and development

Please see attached job description and person specification.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements – 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Card Discounts.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.