Cleaning & Hygiene Operative

Contract to start ASAP

Duration 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Full job description

Cleaning & Hygiene Operative – Monmouthshire County Council

Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)

Contract: 12-week temporary contract from 14 November 2026 to 5 February 2027

Help Maintain Clean, Safe and Hygienic Council Facilities

We're recruiting 10 Cleaning & Hygiene Operatives to join Monmouthshire County Council, based at Raglan Depot, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2ER.

This is a practical and essential role supporting the cleanliness, hygiene and general presentation of Council facilities. You'll carry out routine cleaning duties, maintain high hygiene standards and help ensure working environments remain safe, clean and welcoming.

The role would suit reliable and hardworking individuals who are comfortable carrying out physical cleaning duties and following health and safety procedures.

About the Role

As a Cleaning & Hygiene Operative, you'll be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across designated areas and facilities.

You'll complete scheduled cleaning tasks, use cleaning materials and equipment safely, and ensure hygiene standards are maintained consistently throughout the working day.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out general cleaning duties across Council facilities
• Cleaning floors, surfaces, desks and communal areas
• Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping
• Cleaning toilets, washrooms and hygiene facilities
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
• Replenishing soap, paper towels and other hygiene supplies
• Cleaning touchpoints and high-use areas
• Using cleaning products and equipment safely
• Following cleaning schedules and work instructions
• Maintaining high hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Reporting maintenance issues, spillages or hazards
• Following COSHH and health and safety procedures
• Ensuring cleaning materials are stored safely
• Supporting deep-cleaning tasks when required
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Maintaining a professional and courteous approach within Council premises

Requirements

We're looking for reliable, practical and hardworking individuals who take pride in maintaining clean and safe environments.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous cleaning or hygiene experience
• Experience working in offices, public buildings, depots, schools or similar environments
• Good understanding of basic cleaning and hygiene standards
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and products safely
• Awareness of health and safety procedures
• Understanding of COSHH requirements would be advantageous
• Ability to carry out physical cleaning duties
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual approach to work
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous local authority or public-sector cleaning experience would be advantageous
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to provide relevant references/work history
• Ability to complete required pre-employment checks

Why Apply

• 10 positions available
• Opportunity to work with Monmouthshire County Council
• Competitive Umbrella rate of £16.44 per hour
• Part-time role offering 20 hours per week
• 12-week temporary assignment
• Practical role supporting essential Council services
• Opportunity to gain further public-sector experience
• Work within an established operational team

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: Monmouthshire County Council

Job Title: Cleaning & Hygiene Operative

Location: Raglan Depot, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2ER

Positions Available: 10

Hours: 20 hours per week

Start Date: 14 November 2026

End Date: 5 February 2027

Contract Duration: 12 weeks

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £16.44 per hour

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £16.44 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous cleaning or hygiene experience?
• Are you comfortable carrying out physical cleaning duties?
• Are you familiar with basic health and safety and COSHH requirements?
• Are you able to reliably travel to Raglan Depot, Monmouthshire, NP15 2ER?
• Are you available to start from 14 November 2026?
• Are you able to work 20 hours per week?

Experience:

• Cleaning / Hygiene: 1 year (preferred)
• Public Building / Commercial Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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