Cleaning Operative
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10,521.88 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Pension Scheme, Onsite Parking, Enhanced Holidays |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Penkridge, Stafford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Staffordshire College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HR2526-093 |
Summary
Job Reference: HR2526-093
Status / Hours: Permanent, Part Time – 15 hours per week
Grade: Grade 2 – SP11
Salary: £10,521.88 (Actual Salary)
£25,953.67 (Full time equivalent)
Location: Rodbaston Campus
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.
We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.
The Estates Department at South Staffordshire College require a Part Time Cleaner to join their cleaning team to carry out duties within Rodbaston campus:
Monday to Friday 06:00 – 09:00am
Duties Include:
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout areas in the College
• To meet agreed Service Level Standards
• Dusting
• Polishing
• Mopping
• Buffing
• Vacuuming
• Cleaning toilets
• Showers
• Kitchens and communal areas.
• To carry out cleaning inspections
• Stock taking
• Ordering of cleaning materials
Experience of commercial/domestic cleaning is an advantage.
To find out more about this great opportunity visit our recruitment portal https://mynewterm.com/jobs/971564422/EDV-2026-RC-64484 to apply and view the job specification.
All applications must be received by Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview date to be confirmed.
What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Status / Hours: Permanent, Part Time – 15 hours per week
Grade: Grade 2 – SP11
Salary: £10,521.88 (Actual Salary)
£25,953.67 (Full time equivalent)
Location: Rodbaston Campus
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.
We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.
The Estates Department at South Staffordshire College require a Part Time Cleaner to join their cleaning team to carry out duties within Rodbaston campus:
Monday to Friday 06:00 – 09:00am
Duties Include:
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout areas in the College
• To meet agreed Service Level Standards
• Dusting
• Polishing
• Mopping
• Buffing
• Vacuuming
• Cleaning toilets
• Showers
• Kitchens and communal areas.
• To carry out cleaning inspections
• Stock taking
• Ordering of cleaning materials
Experience of commercial/domestic cleaning is an advantage.
To find out more about this great opportunity visit our recruitment portal https://mynewterm.com/jobs/971564422/EDV-2026-RC-64484 to apply and view the job specification.
All applications must be received by Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview date to be confirmed.
What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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