Job Description

Job description
We have various vacancies for cleaning operatives in a range of locations and hours across Sheffield. If you have a passion for cleaning and would like to become part of our Facilities Management Team, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties Include

Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting Sanitize surfaces, areas and workstations to a set schedule Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately Restock supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and hand towels Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards Undertake use of it to record and report activities and issues Undertake non-technical building monitoring activities

During the interview you may be asked to provide knowledge of best cleaning practises, use of equipment and Health and Safety.



There are multiple positions and hours in buildings city wide. If successful, you will be allocated a position(s) based on your available hours and where possible your locality. The positions need to be a match for both the candidate and the needs of Sheffield City Council and will be discussed post interview.



Shortlisting taking place weekly/fortnightly.



We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.



Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.



Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.



Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council



Please contact Maxine Winward 07786 111433 or Charlotte Lilley 07900 160572 or David Hague 07900 221847 for an informal chat about this role.

Job details

---------------


Job reference
REQ003953
Date posted
16/01/2026
Application closing date
30/01/2026
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Grade 1 (24,413) pro rata
Package
Permanent
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Part Time
Job category/type
Caretaking, Cleaning, Catering