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Mobile Cleaner

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £13.1-13.1 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 February 2026
Location: Stockport, SK3 0ET
Company: Royal Mail
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 335375-43971111

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Summary

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Join Royal Mail P&FS as a Mobile Cleaning Operative – Keep Our Sites Sparkling!
Location: East, South or South East side of Greater Manchester.
Job Reference Number: 335375Pay: £13.10 per hourContract Type: Fixed Term 12 monthsHours: 37.5 hours a week
Schedule: Monday to Saturday
- 7am to 2.15pmAbout Us
Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions manages and maintains over 2,000 sites across the UK, making us one of the largest corporate real estate teams in Europe. With over 2,500 employees, we’re proud to support Royal Mail’s mission of connecting communities and delivering to over 29 million addresses nationwide.

About the Role
As a Mobile Cleaning Operative, you’ll travel between multiple sites in and around the Manchester and Stockport area, covering for absences and holidays. Your responsibilities will include a range of cleaning tasks, including:
- Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting
- Cleaning toilets, floors and offices
- Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces
- Litter picking within yard and car park areasYou’ll be working independently or as part of a team, helping us maintain the high standards our customers expect.
This is a physical role that involves manual handling, but don’t worry – we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
Driving Licence Required
Due to the mobile nature of this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points. A work van will be provided for travel between sites.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:

- Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated
- Able to manage their own time and work independently
- Comfortable using cleaning equipment (training provided)
- A good communicator who follows Health & Safety guidelinesPrevious cleaning experience is helpful, but not essential.

What’s in it for You?

- 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service – plus bank holidays
- Company van provided – with fuel expenses covered between sites
- Free uniform and PPE
- Defined Contribution pension scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Free parking at work locations
- Full training and induction – no experience needed!
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Before you apply, make sure that you can get to the location for the hours stated, and the total weekly hours are in line with your expectations. Please note there is limited on-site parking available at this location. If you are relying on public transport, check to make sure the location has good public transport links and that the cost and time of the commute are not excessive.

What happens next?
If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to take part in a short virtual assessment. It’s a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills and personality by answering seven questions relating to your cleaning background and five supplemental Yes or No questions — either on video or audio-only, whichever you’re most comfortable with.
You can complete it using a laptop, smartphone, or tablet — whatever works best for you — and you can do it at a time that suits you.
Don’t have the means to complete this or would prefer to speak with one of our team? No problem, we can also off a short telephone assessment as an alternative.

Please note: This vacancy may close early once we receive enough applications—so don’t wait!

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