Cleaning Operative – Holiday Cover (Commercial Office Environment

Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/03/2026

Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2FD

Job Type: Temporary Holiday Cover Assignment

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm (10 hours per week)

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour (PAYE)

Assignment Dates: 24 August 2026 – 29 August 2026

Start Date: Immediate Interview Availability

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We are currently recruiting for a reliable and professional Cleaning Operative to provide holiday cover at a commercial office facility in Newark, Nottinghamshire
. This is a temporary assignment offering regular weekday evening hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the premises while working safely and independently.

• Carrying out general cleaning duties throughout office and communal areas
• Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors
• Cleaning desks, workstations and high-touch surfaces
• Cleaning kitchens, breakout areas and welfare facilities
• Cleaning washrooms and replenishing consumables
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Reporting maintenance issues and health and safety concerns
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and materials are used safely and stored correctly

• Previous commercial cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Comfortable working as a lone worker where required
• Must be willing to act as a key holder and operate alarm systems if applicable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach
• Right to work in the UK

Successful candidates must:

• Provide valid Right to Work documentation at induction
• Be comfortable using a telephone-based time and attendance system
• Be able to work independently and responsibly
• Be comfortable operating alarm systems and acting as a key holder where required
• Provide valid photographic identification prior to commencing work

• Weekly pay
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Temporary holiday cover assignment
• Full training and support provided
• Opportunity to work within a professional commercial environment
• Ongoing support from our recruitment team

If you are a dependable and experienced cleaner looking for a short-term evening assignment in Newark, we would like to hear from you. Please apply today with your up-to-date CV.