Cleansing Operative

RecruiterReedSheffieldreedpublished 09/02/2026

Location: Sheffield City Council, Moor Market, Sheffield (with opportunities across various city-wide locations) Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour (PAYE) Contract: Full-Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Temporary Contract | 2 - 3 Months Working Hours: 8:00am - 16:00pm

Sheffield City Council are currently looking for a Cleansing Operative to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning services across a range of sites throughout Sheffield. If you take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

The primary location for this role will be The Moor Market , although there are opportunities available at various Council buildings across the city.

Day-to-day of the role:

As a Cleansing Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring Council facilities are maintained to the highest standards. Duties will include:

  • Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping and dusting
  • Cleaning and sanitising surfaces, communal areas and workstations to scheduled standards
  • Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
  • Restocking consumables such as toilet paper, soap and hand towels
  • Reporting maintenance issues, defects and health & safety concerns
  • Using IT systems and devices to record and report activities, tasks and issues
  • Undertaking non-technical building monitoring activities
  • Supporting cleaning and maintenance of public areas within the Moor Market and other Council facilities
  • Working as part of a team to deliver excellent cleaning standards and customer service

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, public sector or similar environment
  • Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products and best practices
  • An understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
  • Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
  • Basic IT skills to record and report activities where required
  • A reliable, flexible and positive approach to work

Benefits:

To apply for the Cleansing Operative position, please send your cv to