Weekday Cleaner

Sodexo; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

24/7 virtual GP service

Discounts for you and your family

Retirement plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo in Gateshead is hiring a Part-Time Cleaning Operative for Bensham. The role offers £12.71 per hour, 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekends off. You will complete scheduled cleaning tasks to keep the site clean and hygienic, including kitchens, toilets and communal spaces, with periodic deep cleaning as directed by your supervisor.

Training and uniform are provided. Applicants must be 18+ and able to provide valid identification.

Qualifications

• A reliable approach and availability to work 2.5 hours each day, Monday to Friday.
• Good communication skills and a respectful attitude towards others.
• The ability to manage tasks, follow instructions and adapt when priorities change.
• Willingness to work independently and support colleagues.
• Previous cleaning experience and knowledge of cleaning products would be helpful, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks, keeping the site clean, hygienic and presentable.
• Clean areas including kitchens, toilets and communal spaces.
• Carry out periodic deep cleaning as directed by your supervisor.
• Replenish essential supplies, including toilet tissue and hand soap.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely, following training and health and safety procedures.
• Report faults, hazards or maintenance concerns to the appropriate team.
• Build positive working relationships through a friendly, approachable and professional manner.

Skills

Reliable

Good communication

Independent working

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Cleaning experience

Job description

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£12.71 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits

Working Hours:

12.5

Closing Date:

30/10/2026

Job Category:

Cleaning

Job Introduction

Part-Time Cleaning Operative

• £12.71 per hour, plus Sodexo rewards and benefits
• 12.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Enjoy your weekends off
• Training and uniform provided

Please note: Due to the nature of the working environment, applicants must be aged 18 or over and able to provide valid identification.

A rewarding role that fits around your day

Take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces? Join Sodexo as a Cleaning Operative at Cuthbert House Approved Premises in Bensham, where your care and attention will make a positive difference to residents, colleagues and visitors.

Working 2.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday, you'll have a regular weekday role with your weekends free. With flexibility around early morning or evening timings, this is a great opportunity to fit work around your other commitments.

About the setting

Approved Premises provide temporary residential accommodation for people on probation, including individuals leaving prison who require enhanced supervision and support as they return to the community. They offer a structured environment that supports rehabilitation and helps residents move towards independent living.

You may come into contact with residents while carrying out your duties, so you'll need to feel comfortable working in this environment, treating people respectfully and following site security, safety and confidentiality procedures.

What you’ll do

• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks, keeping the site clean, hygienic and presentable.
• Clean areas including kitchens, toilets and communal spaces.
• Carry out periodic deep cleaning as directed by your supervisor.
• Replenish essential supplies, including toilet tissue and hand soap.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely, following training and health and safety procedures.
• Report faults, hazards or maintenance concerns to the appropriate team.
• Build positive working relationships through a friendly, approachable and professional manner.

What you’ll bring

• A reliable approach and availability to work 2.5 hours each day, Monday to Friday.
• Pride in your work and a good eye for detail.
• Good communication skills and a respectful attitude towards others.
• The ability to manage your tasks, follow instructions and adapt when priorities change.
• A willingness to work independently and support colleagues.
• Previous cleaning experience and knowledge of cleaning products would be helpful, but full training will be provided.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is a chance to be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your wellbeing and development. Alongside your pay, training and uniform, you'll have access to:

• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal and financial advice.
• A 24/7 virtual GP service and lifestyle rewards.
• Discounts for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing tools and a retirement plan.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and paid volunteering day.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications are received.