Cover Cleaning Operative

Cover Cleaning Operative

Leeds, United Kingdom

Company
Adept Corporate Services
Location
Leeds
Job Type
Part-time
Salary
£13.45 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via SimplyHired

Job Description
Our values are built on Delivering an A-Grade Service, People First, helping communities Thrive, Acting with Uncompromising integrity & honesty.

Our values set out how we all should behave at Adept Corporate Services, what we expect from our colleagues and what our customers can expect from us:

OUR Values

Delivering an A-Grade Service: We always strive to provide the best possible service to our clients, customers and staff. We provide bespoke solutions that are tailored to individual needs in order to surpass expectations.

People First

Helping communities thrive

Acting with uncompromising integrity & Honesty

Join Adept as a Cover Cleaning Operative.

Responsibilities:

As a Cover Cleaning Operative your duties will be:
• Dusting, cleaning, and polishing office furniture, fixtures, and fittings
• Applying necessary chemicals and solvents to surfaces to easily and effectively remove stain and dirt.
• Complying with all safety policies and procedures that are related to carrying out cleaning tasks.
• Carrying out cleaning duties with the aid of necessary equipment
• Taking and handling special requests for clients or customers as required appropriately.
• Carrying out seasonal activities, including snow removal leaves raking, and fixing Christmas lights, placing the Christmas tree, and so on.
• Executing general labour activities for special projects such as painting, furniture movement, and other assignments as required
• Carefully handling and operating all cleaning machinery according to protocol
• Ensuring the efficient operation of building freight elevators while also complying and adhering strictly to weight regulations
• Identifying and reporting all safety equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor or management.

Requirements:

The successful candidate for this role will have:
• Adequate experience in rendering commercial office cleaning services.
• Sound knowledge of janitorial activities and customer service practices.
• Well-developed physical fitness which enables a commercial cleaner to move, walk, bend, pull, push, and lift heavy items, and to carry out other exercises effectively.
• Sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, as a commercial cleaner is required to communicate with co-workers and customers in a polite manner while also reporting all issues to the supervisor or management.
• Good time management and self-management and organizational skills which enable the cleaner to maintain his or her composure and carry out his or her cleaning and maintenance duty on time.
• At least a High School Diploma in any field.

Schedule:
• Monday - Friday - Hours between 17:30 to 19:30

Please note:

This is a casual cover position rather than a permanent role. As a Cover Cleaning Operative, you will provide cover for planned and unplanned absences, such as holidays, sickness, and other staff shortages across our sites.

There are no guaranteed hours, and work will be offered on an as-needed basis, depending on business requirements. While there may be periods of regular work, there may also be times when no work is available.

This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, reliable, and able to work at short notice when required.

Note: The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder’s role and/or the needs of the business.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Application question(s):
• Are you aware that this is a cover role?

Experience:
• cleaning: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in United Kingdom

Q What is the minimum wage for Cleaning Staff Jobs in United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for cleaning staff aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026. Workers aged 18 to 20 receive £10.00 per hour and those aged 16 to 17 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for part-time cleaning roles. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at the same rate.
Q Can I get a visa for Cleaning Staff Jobs in United Kingdom as a non-UK resident in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, cleaning roles below RQF level 3 do not qualify for the Skilled Worker visa and require alternative routes such as the Seasonal Worker visa or existing right to work. Applicants must hold a valid visa with work permission before starting any cleaning job. Employers cannot sponsor cleaning positions under standard skilled routes in 2026.
Q What experience or education is required for Cleaning Staff Jobs in United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, no formal qualifications are required for standard cleaning positions but applicants must be at least 16 years old. Some contracts require a basic DBS check for roles in schools or care settings completed before employment starts. Prior experience is not mandatory but can be verified through references.
Q What documents do I need to apply for Cleaning Staff Jobs in United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide proof of right to work such as a passport or biometric residence permit along with a National Insurance number. A completed application form, address history for the last five years and two references are also required. DBS certificate is mandatory for regulated cleaning environments.
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