Cleaning Operative at Suffolk County Council

Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

8428.86

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Health And Safety Compliance, Time Management, Independent Working, Work Ethic

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Building Cleaning Operative * East Suffolk Services Limited, Felixstowe * 12 hours per week (6 hours per day Saturday and Sunday) * £8,297.18 - £8,428.86 per annum (based on 12 hours per week) Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. We’re a new, growing organisation—full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community. Your role: We are looking for a reliable and motivated Building Cleaning Operative to join our team, cleaning public toilets and spaces in and around the Felixstowe area. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality cleaning services covering both public toilets and office spaces, helping to ensure our facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who uses them. You will play a key part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness by: * Delivering a high-quality cleaning service across public toilets and office spaces as required * Ensuring health and safety compliance through the correct use of cleaning equipment and products * Taking pride in creating clean and well-presented environments * Due to the nature of the roles, candidates must be able to travel to and within the Felixstowe area efficiently within working hours What you will need: * A positive, cando attitude and a strong work ethic * Good general cleaning knowledge is desirable * The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively Experience is welcome, but not essential. If you are reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn, we would love to hear from you. Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That’s why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work. We value our staff In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle. These include: * A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading providers — including online access to UK-based GPs, plus life insurance. * A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London. * Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling. * Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals. * Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more. * A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you. For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our employee benefits brochure. [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Other_documents/Benefits_Brochure_ESSL2025.pdf] For more information For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Paul Taylor (Assistant Manager) on Paul.Taylor@eastsuffolkservices.co.uk [Paul.Taylor@eastsuffolkservices.co.uk] . Closing date: 11.30pm, 19 July 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 27 July 2026 How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx/pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Job_descriptions/ESSL_JD_-_Cleaning_Operative_April_2025 (3).docx] Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Templates/Supporting_Statement_Template_ESSL.docx]. Please use the application template provided to show how you meet each of the criteria listed in the Person Specification. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept applications submitted in other formats. Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL). [https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/eastsuffolkservices/pages/104036/?lastSelectedFacet=POSTING_DATES&selectedPostingDatesFacet=30]

Responsibilities

Responsible for cleaning public toilets and office spaces in the Felixstowe area to ensure facilities are safe and welcoming. This includes maintaining high standards of cleanliness and ensuring health and safety compliance when using equipment.