Cleaner

Grade A £12.85 per hour

Contract permanent

Interview date will be 2 July 2026

For further information about this role, contact sfsrecruitment@bolton.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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Role

Salary £12.85 per hour pay award pending

We are seeking to recruit cleaning operatives to work within our Services for Schools department. The role is responsible for providing cleaning services to schools within the borough of Bolton. You will be required to undertake general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying bins and toilet cleaning.

Location and hours

• Bromley Cross Library (BL7) 5 hours per week 08:30-09:30am All year round
• Clarendon C P School (BL3) 9 hours per week - 3:30-5:30pm x 3 days & 3:30-5:00pm x 2 days TTO + 3 weeks
• Blackrod Young People Centre (BL6) 10 hours per week 07:00-09:00am All year round
• Heathfield Primary School (BL3) 6.25 hours per week between 3:30-6:00pm TTO + 3 weeks
• Johnson Fold C P School (BL1) 11.25 hours per week 07:00-08:15am and 3:30-4:30pm All year round
• Mytham C P School (BL3) 12.5 hours per week 3-5:30pm TTO + 2 weeks
• Rumworth Special School (BL3) 10 hours per week 3-5pm All year round
• The Oaks C P School (BL1) 12.5 hours per week 7-8am and 3:30-5pm TTO + 2 weeks
• The Valley Primary School (BL1) 10 hours per week 3:30-5:30pm All year round
• Washacre Primary Academy (BL5) 10 hours per week 4-6pm TTO + 2 weeks

About You

You will need a good level of physical fitness; you’ll be task focused and motivated to get the job done. Previous experience is not necessary, but you’ll need to be able to follow instructions and work to strict deadlines.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, and a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

EEO Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Background Check

DBS clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory clearances. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. Information is dealt with confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

Supporting Documents

• Documents for DBS
• Documents for Right to Work
• Job Description
• Privacy Policy 2026
• Staff Benefits
• Top Tips
• Our Values & Behaviours