School Cleaning Operative in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Flexible School-Based Opportunities | AM & PM Shifts | From £13.80 per hour PAYE

At PK Education Facilities & Support, we know that a great school is about more than just what happens in the classroom. Behind every successful school is a dedicated team keeping everything clean, safe and ready for the day ahead.

We're looking for reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking School Cleaning Operatives to join our growing Facilities & Support team, supporting primary, secondary and SEN schools across Sheffield.

Whether you're an experienced school cleaner or have a background in commercial, domestic or industrial cleaning, we'd love to hear from you!

As a School Cleaning Operative, you'll play an essential role in creating a welcoming, hygienic and safe environment for pupils, teachers and school staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness across classrooms, corridors, washrooms and communal areas.

• Carrying out daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting and sanitising.

• Following established cleaning schedules and school hygiene procedures.

• Using cleaning products and equipment safely in line with COSHH and health and safety guidelines.

• Identifying and reporting any maintenance or safety concerns.

• Working alongside school premises and facilities teams to ensure the school is ready for learning.

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable, particularly within schools or commercial environments.

• A positive attitude and pride in delivering high standards.

• Reliability, punctuality and excellent attention to detail.

• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider school team.

• An Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to undergo the necessary safeguarding checks.

• A genuine commitment to maintaining safe and welcoming school environments.

We understand that work needs to fit around life!

We recruit for a variety of school cleaning opportunities, including:

• Morning shifts: Typically 6:00am – 9:00am

• Afternoon shifts: Typically 3:00pm – 6:00pm

• Flexible bank, short-term and longer-term assignments

• Monday to Friday, term-time opportunities

Assignments and hours will depend on school requirements and your availability.

We believe school cleaning staff deserve recognition, respect and the opportunity to feel valued in their work.

Here's what you can expect from us:

• Competitive pay – From £13.80 per hour PAYE.

• Flexible opportunities – Work that fits around your availability.

• Regular school placements – Opportunities for ongoing and longer-term assignments.

• Dedicated consultant support – A friendly, approachable team that genuinely cares.

• Training opportunities – Access to relevant online training and development.

• Recognition that matters – We celebrate the hard work of our Facilities & Support staff.

If you're someone who takes pride in a job well done and wants to be part of the team that keeps schools running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join PK Education Facilities & Support, where the people working behind the scenes are just as important as those at the front of the classroom.

Because a clean, safe school makes a difference – and so do you!