Residential and Commercial Cleaners in Birmingham and West Midlands

Property Maintenance Services Ltd; Highgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance company is seeking Cleaners to maintain high standards of hygiene across residential, commercial, and healthcare properties in the UK. Responsibilities include cleaning kitchens, offices, and patient areas while adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and previous cleaning experience. The role offers paid training, uniform, and career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid training and induction

Uniform and PPE provided

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Employee wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Previous cleaning experience in various settings is preferred.
• COSHH training and health & safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in residential properties, including kitchens and bathrooms.
• Sanitize commercial buildings, focusing on high-touch surfaces.
• Clean clinical areas following strict infection control protocols.
• Conduct deep cleaning in response to contamination outbreaks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Knowledge of cleaning techniques

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Cleaners are responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation across residential, commercial, and healthcare properties. This role ensures that environments remain safe, welcoming, and compliant with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Residential Properties
  • Clean kitchens, bathrooms, and communal lounges
  • Maintain stairwells, corridors, and entryways to ensure safety and accessibility
  • Report maintenance issues (e.g., leaks, broken fixtures) promptly
• Commercial Buildings
  • Clean offices, meeting rooms, retail spaces, and reception areas
  • Sanitize high‑touch surfaces (door handles, desks, shared equipment)
  • Restock consumables (toilet paper, soap, paper towels)
• Hospital & Clinical Areas
  • Clean patient rooms, wards, operating theatres, ICUs, and treatment areas
  • Disinfect high‑touch surfaces using hospital‑grade disinfectants and PPE
  • Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste and sharps
  • Replenish hygiene supplies (soap, sanitiser, paper towels)
  • Follow strict infection control protocols and NHS standards
• Specialist Services
  • Deep cleaning after outbreaks or contamination
  • Terminal cleaning (post‑patient discharge)
  • Laundry and linen handling (in some contracts)
  • Scheduled deep cleans of kitchens, plant rooms, ventilation systems, and restricted areas
• Standards & Compliance
  • NHS Cleaning Standards (UK)
  • HTM 01‑05 and NHS Estate Guidelines
  • CQC requirements
  • COSHH regulations for chemical handling
  • Safeguarding and confidentiality protocols
  • Enhanced DBS checks may be required for hospital work

Requirements and Qualifications

• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment
• Understanding of health, safety, and safeguarding practices
• Good communication skills for reporting issues
• Previous cleaning experience in residential, commercial, or hospital settings preferred
• COSHH training and awareness of health & safety regulations
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or night shifts
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks (lifting, bending, standing for long periods)
• Standard DBS required (Enhanced DBS for hospital work)
• Decent standard of English to communicate and complete training
• Must be a UK resident with right to work (no sponsorships or visas provided), Disability Confident

Disability Confident Statement

Our employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. We are committed to providing a supportive recruitment process for all applicants.

Benefits

• Paid training and induction
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive team environment
• Employee wellness programmes

Values & Approach

• Respectful and trauma‑informed when working in tenant‑occupied spaces
• Professional, reliable, and punctual
• Commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming environments