Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Services

Winthorpe, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/01/2026

Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2FD

Job Type: Temporary Holiday Cover Assignment

Assignment Dates: 24th August 2026 – 29th August 2026

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

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour (PAYE)

Start Date: 24th August 2026

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and professional Cleaning Operative to work at a commercial office facility in Newark. This is a temporary holiday cover assignment offering part-time evening hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

• General cleaning of office and communal areas
• Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors
• Dusting and wiping desks, surfaces and touch points
• Cleaning kitchens and welfare facilities
• Cleaning toilets, washrooms and replenishing consumables
• Emptying waste bins and disposing of waste appropriately
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and materials are used safely and stored correctly
• Reporting any maintenance issues or health and safety concerns
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and presentation at all times
• Using the site's telephone-based time and attendance system

• Previous commercial cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Comfortable working alone and taking responsibility for site security procedures
• Ability to act as a key holder and operate alarm systems where required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach
• Right to work in the UK

Successful candidates will be required to:

• Complete financial services and referencing checks
• Provide valid Right to Work documentation at induction
• Participate in site-specific induction and security procedures
• Use the mandatory telephone-based time and attendance system
• Previous experience cleaning office or commercial environments
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe use of cleaning chemicals
• Experience of lone working and key holder responsibilities

• Competitive pay rate of £13.45 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Part-time evening hours
• Opportunity to work within a professional commercial environment
• Ongoing support from our recruitment team

If you are a dependable and experienced cleaner seeking a short-term assignment with immediate support and flexible evening hours, we would like to hear from you. Please apply today with your up-to-date CV.