Job details
Salary £12,974 Per year Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Region Permanent / Part-Time Job category/type Cleaning Date posted 03/06/2026 Job reference DEN1565
Job description
We’re looking for a reliable and responsible Cleaning Operative to join our Building Cleaning Team on a part‑time basis (18.5 hours per week). This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our buildings. If you take pride in your work and have an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
You will be required to work 18.5 hours a week between the hours of 6.00am – 10.00am as instructed by your manager. Weekends and the occasional bank holiday may be required. As the Cleaning Operative you will be required to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within Reading Borough Council properties in accordance with service and/or client specifications, to ensure and provide a clean, safe, and hygienic environment, to help ensure an effective and efficient operation of cleaning services.
Duties
- To provide the highest level of cleaning service as instructed by Cleaning Operative Supervisor in line with the service and/or client specifications and maintain the standards.
- To provide a range of general cleaning services to a wide range of facilities, including toilets, offices, meeting rooms and housing stocks etc by washing, mopping, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping, as appropriate.
- To follow all relevant Health & Safety rules and guidelines, e.g. wearing protective clothing in accordance with COSHH.
- To report maintenance issues promptly to Cleaning Operative Supervisor.
- To maintain an adequate stock of consumables in washrooms and breakout areas.
- To participate in staff meetings.
- To participate in training activities essential and appropriate to the role.
- Any other duties appropriate to the post as required.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and timekeeping. You’ll need to be confident working on your own initiative, able to prioritise your workload, and flexible in supporting other functions when needed. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. You should also be able to build positive working relationships and bring a team‑focused attitude.
Our offer
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave.
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
- On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
- Season Ticket Loan.
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax.
- On‑site parking.
EEO Statement
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success.
Contact
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Carolyn Leakey – Cleaning Manager – carolyn.leakey@reading.gov.uk
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