Relief Cleaning Operative

Southport, United Kingdom | Posted on 31/07/2026

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Job Role: Relief Cleaning Operative

Working Hours: Zero hours

Location: Southport and surrounding areas, as required

Reporting to:
Contracts Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced cleaner to join our established cleaning team in Southport.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of cleaning tasks, safely and professionally, to a high standard. Youmust be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, havethe ability to communicate on all levels and provide flexibility to cover additional shifts, as and when required.

Shift times will vary between 6:00-8:00, 8:00-10:00, or 18:00-20:00 depending on requirements.

This is a relief position on a zero-hour contract to provide site cover, therefore, the successful candidate must be flexible and available to cover annual leave, sickness absence, and other operational needs as required.

Duties include:

• Cleaning of designated areas, ensuring the agreed cleaning specification is completed, as per the site instructions
• Emptying of bins,ensuring recycled waste is disposed of correctly
• Attending to spillages by making sure they are cleaned up, within an efficient timeframe, to prevent accidents and ensure siteand staff safety
• Following H&Sand COSHH regulations
• Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals
• Proactive interaction with on-site clients and customers, offering superb customer service.
• Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals
• Carrying out anyother reasonable management requests

• Good attention todetail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Flexibility to cover shifts as and when required
• Reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement forauto-enrolment)
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
• Full uniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Rewardand Recognition awards

Other companies may call this role:
Cleaner, Housekeeper, Cleaning Specialist, Cleaning Personnel, Waste Management, Customer Cleanliness Service, Shopping Centre Cleaner, Facilities Cleaner, Customer Area Cleaner, Cleaning Services Operative

Within commuting distance of:
Southport, Ormskirk, Liverpool, Formby, Crosby, Bootle, Skelmersdale, Wigan, St Helens, Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Burscough, Tarleton, Banks, Rufford, Maghull, Kirkby, Aintree

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.