Job Description

Sheffield
04/01/2026


Cleaning Operative


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

24,724 per annum (this will be pro rata'd to reflect the hours worked)

Contractual hours

20

Basis

Part time

Package

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with NEST - 3 %
Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period

Date posted

25/11/2025

Job reference

RR00001133


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Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About

The role

As a Cleaning Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across all Sheffield College sites. You will be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning tasks are carried out efficiently to a high standard, following the college's Health & Safety procedures. Working as part of a team, you will help ensure that all areas are kept clean, presentable, and safe for students, staff, and visitors.

Main Responsibilities:

Cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuum cleaning of designated areas to the required standard.


Emptying litter bins, etc., and removing waste to designated areas and ensuring correct disposal.


Cleaning of toilets and washrooms to the required standard where allocated.


Spray cleaning and scrubbing floors.


Using powered equipment where necessary (buffers, wet pick-up machines, vacuum cleaners etc).


Cleaning of working surfaces and other furniture as directed.


Clearing up after flooding and/or any other emergency cleaning.


Undertake training, maintaining health and safety in the workplace and ensuring the correct process is followed for reporting faults.


Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities.


Ensuring correct completion of work record sheets.


From time-to-time these responsibilities may be reviewed so that they evolve as part of the college's strategic growth and success. You may also be required to take on other tasks related to the job to support the College in the delivery of its strategic aims, without changing the role's main purpose.

If you want to find out more about the role please contactGary Levick Gary.Levick@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of 24,724per annum (this will be pro rata'd to reflect the hours worked) based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with NEST - 3 % Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Cleaning Operative