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Cleaning Operative
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£25,877
NEST Pension – with employer contribution of 3%
Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) – this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
About Us
The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment — recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd‑place ranking in the National Centre for Diversity’s 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.
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.
Please note this role will be shift work with the earliest start time being 5am.
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.
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If you want to find out more about the role please contact Stephanie Marsden, Cleaning Supervisor Stephanie.Marsden@sheffcol.ac.uk
What We Can Offer You
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £25,877 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge, and experience that you can bring to the role. Please note the salary will be pro rata to reflect the hours worked.
Our Full Benefits Package
NEST Pension – with employer contribution of 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
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- A people-focused working culture where you can grow and thrive
Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer 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
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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 apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk. CVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 26th July 2026
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