Cleaning Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
Join Salisbury Group’s team in London as a commercial/office cleaner! We are seeking an experienced and reliable cleaner to maintain the highest cleaning standards at all times.
- Part time – 20 hours per week
- Working week - Monday to Friday - 17:30 to 21:30
- Rate - £11.95 per hour
As our cleaner, you will ensure that all office areas are spotless and all work is carried out safely in accordance with the Site Cleaning Manual. You will dust, clean and replenish all office surfaces, reception areas, meeting rooms, kitchen and toilet areas, and mop all hard floor surfaces. Additionally, you will be responsible for vacuuming all carpeted areas, emptying bins, and washing all crockery and utensils, including filling and emptying the dishwasher.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience in a similar role and a proven track record in cleaning. A basic knowledge of the use, handling, and storage of cleaning chemicals, as well as Material Safety Data Sheets, is essential. You will also be responsible for maintaining health and safety standards at all times and ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored correctly. Dealing with any customer requests promptly and courteously is also an important part of this role.
Join Salisbury Group's team and play a vital role in maintaining the highest cleaning standards at all times!
About You
Minimum Qualifications, Certifications and Training required- No formal qualifications are required, as training opportunities will be provided.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience for this role
- Experience in a similar role and a proven record in this type of work.
- A basic knowledge use, handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- A basic knowledge Material Safety Data Sheets
About The Company
Salisbury Group was built to be different to the faceless organisations in facilities management industry that often lack the human touch. Our ambition is to make buildings and facilities better for the people who work in them. Why do we do this? It’s simple. We know that buildings are better places to be when they are looked after by people who care.We achieve this by combining our unique understanding with useful technology and an above-and-beyond attitude from our people on the ground and in our support centres. This provides a more personal approach to facilities management and building maintenance services.
We are present right across the UK at more than 1,000 sites and over 11 million square feet of premises. Our services include engineering maintenance, security, cleaning, compliance, reception, energy solutions and more.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaning Operative roles across Salisbury Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Building & Personnel Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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