School Cleaner

Civic Recruitment Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative for a 1-month contract at a school site in Bury St Edmunds. The role requires experience in cleaning across classrooms, offices, and washrooms, while adhering to health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will perform duties such as waste disposal, floor care, sanitising high-touch surfaces, and replenishing supplies. An Enhanced DBS clearance is needed to proceed with the appointment.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience within schools, offices, commercial buildings or public environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning duties across the academy premises.
• Empty waste bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Undertake litter picking around the site as required.
• Vacuum carpets and floor coverings.
• Sweep, mop and maintain hard floor surfaces.
• Dust and wipe desks, furniture, fixtures and fittings.
• Clean and sanitise high-touch surfaces.
• Clean and maintain washrooms, toilets and handwashing facilities.
• Replenish consumables such as soap, toilet rolls and paper towels where required.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed to agreed standards and schedules.
• Safely use cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Report maintenance issues, defects or health and safety concerns.
• Follow COSHH, health and safety and site procedures at all times.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Independent worker

COSHH awareness

School environment experience

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 16/10/2026

Job Information

City Bury St Edmunds

Province Leicestershire

Postal Code LE11

Job Description

1 Month Contract With A local Authority

Enhanced DBS clearance Needed, you will not processed further without one

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality cleaning services within a school environment, ensuring all areas are maintained to a clean, safe and hygienic standard for pupils, staff and visitors.

The postholder will carry out a range of cleaning duties across classrooms, communal areas, offices and washroom facilities, contributing to a safe and welcoming learning environment whilst adhering to health and safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning duties across the academy premises.
  
• Empty waste bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
  
• Undertake litter picking around the site as required.
  
• Vacuum carpets and floor coverings.
  
• Sweep, mop and maintain hard floor surfaces.
  
• Dust and wipe desks, furniture, fixtures and fittings.
  
• Clean and sanitise high-touch surfaces.
  
• Clean and maintain washrooms, toilets and handwashing facilities.
  
• Replenish consumables such as soap, toilet rolls and paper towels where required.
  
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed to agreed standards and schedules.
  
• Safely use cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
  
• Report maintenance issues, defects or health and safety concerns.
  
• Follow COSHH, health and safety and site procedures at all times.
  
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach.
  

Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience within schools, offices, commercial buildings or public environments.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
  
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards.
  
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach.
  
• Ability to undertake physical cleaning duties.
  
• Previous experience working within a school environment.
  
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
  
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment.