Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 11/06/2026

City Leeds

Province West Yorkshire

Postal Code LS1

1 Month contract with a Local Authority

Job Description – Cleaner (City Academy)

Job Title: Cleaner

Job Purpose

To work as part of a cleaning team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across a large city academy, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across classrooms, corridors, offices, washrooms, and communal areas to a high standard
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors and surfaces, ensuring all areas are hygienic and presentable
• Empty bins and dispose of waste in line with health and safety procedures
• Replenish cleaning supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls as required
• Work collaboratively with other cleaning staff to ensure all assigned areas are completed efficiently within set time frames
• Follow cleaning schedules and report any maintenance issues, damages, or health and safety concerns to the supervisor
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and in accordance with guidelines
• Maintain a tidy and organised cleaning storage area at all times
• Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and security procedures

Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a school or large facility, is preferred
• Experience working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment is desirable
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe handling of cleaning chemicals is an advantage

Qualifications

• Basic education (GCSE or equivalent preferred)
• Understanding of health and safety practices is desirable
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Physical ability to carry out cleaning tasks and meet the demands of the role

Additional Information

• Pay rate: £15.37 per hour
• Hours/ Week:15 hours
• Enhanced DBS required