Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Services

Cleaning Operative – York

The closing date is 02 June 2026

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

We have more than one shift pattern available. The department works across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additional hours may also be available for those who wish to work them.

The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard.
• Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department.
• Using machinery/equipment in accordance with your training to prevent endangering yourself and others.
• Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area.
• Ensuring that while carrying out your duties the correct colour‑coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination.

You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.

• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Basic understanding of cleaning procedures, COSHH procedures, infection prevention and control, relevant water systems training and use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery.
• Willingness to complete appropriate qualifications and training including customer service training.

• Able to read, write and converse in English.
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous NHS experience.

• Ability to undertake cleaning duties involving lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard.

• Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• Generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k). (This is for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation would be an expectation.)
• The usual range of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)