Job details
Posted 25 September 2025 Salary £ LocationMiddlesbrough Job type Permanent Contract Northern Skills Group, Business Support Reference003602 Expiry 13 October 2025
Job Advert
Job Title
: Cleaning Operative (15 hours)
Location
: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
Department
: Estates
Reporting to
: Cleaning Supervisor
Salary:
£7,996.92 per annum (actual salary)
Contractual hours
: 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
Basis
: Part Time, Term Time, Permanent
Pension:
NEST
Join Our Team
At Middlesbrough College, we take pride in providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our dedicated Facilities team.
As a Cleaning Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across multiple buildings on our vibrant campus. Your attention to detail and commitment to hygiene will help ensure that everyone who steps through our doors experiences a spotless and professional environment. This role works on a shift basis, Monday - Friday 06:00-09:00.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Cleaning Operative, you will:
* Clean areas and surfaces to specifications in a timely manner.
* Service toilet areas including replenishing supplies.
* Clear and remove rubbish and ensure the security of all areas at the completion of duties.
* Maintain stocks of cleaning materials, order from suppliers where required and to control the usage of materials ensuring the cleaning cupboard is kept tidy at all times.
* Report any problems on site to the supervisor so they may be rectified immediately.
* Take reasonable care not to put other people - fellow employees and members of the public - at risk by what you do or don't do in the course of your work.
What We're Looking For
We seek candidates who:
* To hold a Risk Assessment Qualification – Desirable.
* To hold a COSHH Qualification – Desirable.
What's in it for you?
The College Offers An Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes
* On-site staff parking available
* On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
* Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: -24 hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family). -Occupational Health. -Free Flu jabs.
* Free Gym Membership for all staff. -Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sharon Smith, Cleaning Supervisor on
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
SAFEGUARDING
At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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