School Cleaner

Link 3 Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Secondary School Cleaner to join a school site team in the East Midlands. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff by performing general cleaning duties during flexible hours outside school hours. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check. Prior cleaning experience is a plus but not mandatory. An ideal candidate will be punctual, detail-oriented, and able to manage the physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check essential.
• Right to work in the UK essential.
• Previous cleaning experience is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties across the school.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

UK qualification (GCSEs, A-Levels etc)

Job description

Job Title: Secondary School Cleaner
Location: NG4 Area
Hours: Flexible or Fixed Hours (Monday Friday)
Shifts: Mix of Morning and Afternoon Shifts (outside of school hours)

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our secondary school site team. The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role involves working either fixed or flexible hours across morning and afternoon shifts, all taking place outside of the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties across the school, including classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and communal areas
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors as required
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely
• Clean surfaces, furniture, and equipment
• Refill hygiene and cleaning supplies as needed
• Report any maintenance issues or hazards to the Site Manager
• Follow all school policies, including safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained at all times

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check essential
• Right to work in the UK essential
• UK qualification (GCSEs, A-Levels etc)
• Previous cleaning experience (preferable but not essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to manage physical aspects of the role

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Combination of morning and afternoon shifts
• All shifts take place outside of school hours
• Flexible or fixed hours available depending on candidate availability and school needs

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person