Cleaner

Company: Mitie
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Location: York
Job Description:

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We’re looking for a Cleaning Operative who will support Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) in its bold vision to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millsike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re‑enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millsike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety and respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining cleanliness in the establishment by carrying out cleaning tasks to a high standard.
  • Stocking and maintaining supply rooms to ensure all areas remain fully equipped.
  • Following health and safety regulations, including COSHH guidelines, at all times.
  • Conducting disinfection and deep cleaning when required.
  • Reporting any incidents, defects, or dangers to the supervisor promptly.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to use initiative when completing tasks.
  • Strong customer service skills applied to every job attended.
  • Flexibility within contracted hours and a ‘can do’ attitude.
  • High moral standards and absolute integrity.

As a business, Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch.

Posted: July 1st, 2026