Relief Cleaning Operative

Anchor Group Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Hospital Saturday Fund

Recognition awards

Anchor Academy training

Job summary

Anchor Group Services in Cardiff is seeking a Relief Cleaning Operative on a zero-hours basis to join our established team. You will clean designated areas to the specified standard, dispose of waste correctly, and maintain safety by following H&S and COSHH rules.

The role requires good attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with flexibility to cover shifts as needed. A basic DBS check is required before starting.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as required.
• Reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of designated areas, ensuring the agreed cleaning specification is completed, as per the site instructions.
• Emptying of bins, ensuring recycled waste is disposed of correctly.
• Attending to spillages by making sure they are cleaned up, within an efficient timeframe, to prevent accidents and ensure site and staff safety.
• Following H&S and COSHH regulations.
• Use of site-specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals.
• Proactive interaction with on-site clients and customers, offering superb customer service.
• Carrying out any other reasonable management requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Shift flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Cardiff, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/10/2026

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Description

JobRole: Relief CleaningOperative

WorkingHours:Zero hours

Pay:£12.71 per hour

Location: PIB Cardiff - 40 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9LL

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for anexperienced cleaner to join our established team as a Relief Cleaning Operative at PIB Cardiff.

The successfulcandidate will be required to carry out a range of cleaningtasks, safely and professionally, to a high standard. Youmust be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, havethe ability to communicate on all levels and provideflexibility to cover additional shifts, as and whenrequired.

A basic DBS check is required prior to starting.

Duties include:

• Cleaning ofdesignated areas, ensuring the agreed cleaning specification is completed, as per the site instructions
• Emptying of bins, ensuring recycled waste is disposed of correctly
• Attending to spillages by making sure they are cleaned up, within an efficient timeframe, to prevent accidents and ensure site and staff safety
• Following H&S and COSHH regulations
• Use of site-specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals
• Proactive interaction with on-site clients and customers, offering superb customer service
• Use of site-specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals
• Carrying out any other reasonable management requests

Requirements

• Good attention todetail
• Good verbal andwritten communication skills
• Ability to workindependently and use initiative
• Flexibility to covershifts as and when required
• Reliable andresponsible with a flexible approach to work
• Basic DBS check
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help furtheryour career, via the AnchorAcademy
• Auto Enrolment Pension (ifearnings reach the minimum requirement forauto-enrolment)
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
• Fulluniform provided
• FreeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access tocounselling
• HospitalSaturday Fund
• Rewardand Recognition awards

What's Next?

Othercompanies may call this role: Cleaner, Housekeeper, Cleaning Specialist, Cleaning Personnel, Waste Management, Customer Cleanliness Service, Shopping Centre Cleaner, Facilities Cleaner, Customer Area Cleaner, Cleaning Services Operative

Withincommuting distance of: Pontyclun, Miskin, Barry, Lisvane, Radyr, Penarth, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Dinas Powys, Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Church Village, Tonteg, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Taffs Well, Llanbradach, Bonvilston, Marshfield

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.