Cleaning Operative,Cleaning Services Job Liverpool area,England UK,Maintenance/Cleaning

Cleaning Operative

Final date to receive applications: 7 October 2026

Department: Estates

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: Cleaning Supervisor

Compensation: £21,522.66 - £22,809.81 / year

Description

Job Title:
Cleaning Operative

Department:
Estates/Soft Services

Salary: £21,522.66 - £22,809.81
FTE £25,299 - £26,812

Job type:
Part-time 25 hours per week, permanent

To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene across the college campus, ensuring classrooms, offices, communal areas, toilets and other facilities are clean, safe and well maintained for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Clean classrooms, lecture rooms, offices, corridors, stairways and communal areas to a high standard.

Clean and sanitise toilets, washrooms and other high-use areas.

Vacuum, sweep, mop and maintain a variety of floor surfaces.

Empty waste bins and recycling bins and dispose of waste safely.

Dust and clean furniture, fixtures, fitting, doors and other surfaces.

Replenish cleaning materials and washroom supplies when required

Report any damage, hazards, maintenance issues or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Follow college cleaning schedules, procedures and health and safety requirements.

Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and in accordance with instructions.

Maintain confidentiality and behave professionally when working around students, staff and visitors.

Support occasional deep-cleaning activities and college events where and when required.

Carry out other reasonable cleaning duties as directed/instructed by the cleaning supervisor.

Must have a degree of flexibility in line with the needs of the organisation.

Working Conditions: The role may involve working across different sites/areas of the college and may include early morning, evening shifts. The postholder will be required to work around students, staff and visitors while maintaining a professional and courteous manner.

Safeguarding: The postholder will be expected to comply with the college’s safeguarding policies and procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and visitors. Appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks may be required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous cleaning experience, preferably in an educational, commercial or similar environment

Good attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliable, punctual and responsible approach to work

Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures

Good communication skills

Physically able to carry out cleaning duties, including standing, bending and moving cleaning equipment

Experience working in a school, college, university or other educational setting

Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of cleaning chemicals

Knowledge of relevant workplace health and safety procedures

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance
Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
Pension Scheme
You’ll be part of the Aviva pension scheme, with contributions of up to 10%.
Employee Benefits Platform
As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel…

Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Services