What is the typical salary for a Cleaning Operative in the UK?

Based on 42 current UK Cleaning Operative vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £29,000 per year, with a median of £28,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Cleaning Operative jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Cleaning Operative staff are CH2, London, Eastleigh, Skegness, Bracknell.

Cleaning Operative Jobs

Q: How many Cleaning Operative jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 824 live Cleaning Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 824 live Cleaning Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Cleaning Operatives carry out general cleaning duties across commercial and industrial sites, often as part of a contracted team. The role typically involves vacuuming, mopping, sanitising washrooms and waste removal. No formal qualifications are required; reliability and DBS clearance are common requests.

Cleaning Operative salary in the UK

£25,000 – £29,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 42 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£28,000

Median pay

Per year

824

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Cleaning Operative listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Cleaning Operatives right now

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Roadstone Operative

Tarmac

Buxton Permanent

Roadstone Operative – Tunstead Quarry (Buxton. Hands‑on role | Mobile Plant | 4 on / 4 off rotating shifts | Days & Nights....

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DBS Cleaning Operative

SEE Services · Direct

Gravesend, Kent Part Time £12 - £14/hour Benefits

10 applied

Are you a DBS cleaner with extensive cleaning experience. If so then we have jobs for you at our Nurseries in Kent. In this role...

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Amey Ltd

Newark Permanent

We have fantastic opportunities for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operatives to join our Area 7 account in Newark. This role...

13 days ago View Apply →

Press and Rolling Operative

Wolviston Management Services

Middlesbrough Temporary

10 applied

As a Roll Operative you will be a key part of our clients production team, operating plate rolling equipment and supporting the...

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