Relief Cleaning Operative

Bolton, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/07/2026

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Role: Relief Cleaning Operative

Working Hours: Zero hours

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Location: Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton,BL1 2AL

Reporting to: Dual Services Manager & Contracts Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced cleaner to join our established team based at Market Place Shopping Centre in Bolton.

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

As a Relief Cleaning Operative, you will play a vital role in supporting the cleaning team by stepping in to cover shifts during staff absences, peak periods, or events.

Duties include:

• Patrollingthe centre, remaining vigilant at all times to ensure any litter is removed
• Emptying ofbins, ensuring recycled waste is disposed of correctly
• Assisting with preventing any site accidents by clearing any spills within an efficienttime, ensuring the safety of centre staff and the public
• Remainingflexible to cover duties
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Acting as afirst line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Service Roadduties as and when required
• Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and request sand take appropriate action
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times

• Good attention todetail
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Flexibility to cover shifts as and when required
• Reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work
• Ability towork independently and use initiative
• Good verbaland written communication skills
• High levelof enthusiasm and passion
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Access to a rangeof nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
• Stream
  -access to pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Reward and Recognition awards

What’s Next?

Other companies maycall 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:
Salford, Manchester, Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Westhoughton, Walkden, Bury, Atherton, Prestwich, Kearsley, Horwich, Clitheroe, Tyldesley, Hindley, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Leigh, Middleton, Blackburn, Astley, Worsley

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.