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 1K live Cleaning Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1K live Cleaning Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Part of our Retail jobs sector.

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.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

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

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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Production Operative

Randstad Construction and Property

Basingstoke, Hampshire Contract £13.46 - £14.80/hour including shift allowance

10 applied

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and safer world? We are seeking a highly motivated and...

23 days ago View Apply →

Production Operative

Pertemps North West and North Wales

Warrington Temporary £33729/annum

10 applied

Role: Production Operative. Location: Warrington (WA5, Omega Business Park. Salary: £33,729 per annum. Hours: Working 12-hour...

23 days ago View Apply →

Stafforce Recruitment

Hereford, Herefordshire Permanent

We are recruiting for Trainee Technicians / Packers and Lead Technicians / machine operatives to work on a permanent basis for an...

23 days ago View Apply →

Static General Maintenance Operative

Gold Group

Bristol Permanent £31000/annum

10 applied

Static General Maintenance Operative. Bristol. £31,000. Brief. Static General Maintenance Operative needed for large well known...

23 days ago View Apply →

Production Operatives

Oliver Rae

Birmingham, West Midlands Permanent £14.30 - £15.80/hour

10 applied

Production Operatives - Multiple Roles Available (Day Shift. Location: Birmingham Nechells / Witton area. Pay: £14.30 - £15.80...

23 days ago View Apply →

Maintenance Operative

Gravity Recruit Limited

London Permanent £35000/annum + Car + Package + Benefits

10 applied

An exciting opportunity to join a growing retail business as a Maintenance Operative has arisen. the clients stores are the...

23 days ago View Apply →

Powder Coating Operative

Lancashire Double Glazing Ltd · Direct

Preston, Lancashire Permanent £13 - £14/hour

10 applied

Powder Coating Operative. We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Powder Coating Operative to join our growing team....

24 days ago View Apply →