Cities
Cover Cleaning Operative
Company
Adept Corporate Services
Location
Leeds
Job Type
Part-time
Salary
£13.45 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via SimplyHired
Job Description
Our values are built on Delivering an A-Grade Service, People First, helping communities Thrive, Acting with Uncompromising integrity & honesty.
Our values set out how we all should behave at Adept Corporate Services, what we expect from our colleagues and what our customers can expect from us:
OUR Values
Delivering an A-Grade Service: We always strive to provide the best possible service to our clients, customers and staff. We provide bespoke solutions that are tailored to individual needs in order to surpass expectations.
People First
Helping communities thrive
Acting with uncompromising integrity & Honesty
Join Adept as a Cover Cleaning Operative.
Responsibilities:
As a Cover Cleaning Operative your duties will be:
• Dusting, cleaning, and polishing office furniture, fixtures, and fittings
• Applying necessary chemicals and solvents to surfaces to easily and effectively remove stain and dirt.
• Complying with all safety policies and procedures that are related to carrying out cleaning tasks.
• Carrying out cleaning duties with the aid of necessary equipment
• Taking and handling special requests for clients or customers as required appropriately.
• Carrying out seasonal activities, including snow removal leaves raking, and fixing Christmas lights, placing the Christmas tree, and so on.
• Executing general labour activities for special projects such as painting, furniture movement, and other assignments as required
• Carefully handling and operating all cleaning machinery according to protocol
• Ensuring the efficient operation of building freight elevators while also complying and adhering strictly to weight regulations
• Identifying and reporting all safety equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor or management.
Requirements:
The successful candidate for this role will have:
• Adequate experience in rendering commercial office cleaning services.
• Sound knowledge of janitorial activities and customer service practices.
• Well-developed physical fitness which enables a commercial cleaner to move, walk, bend, pull, push, and lift heavy items, and to carry out other exercises effectively.
• Sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, as a commercial cleaner is required to communicate with co-workers and customers in a polite manner while also reporting all issues to the supervisor or management.
• Good time management and self-management and organizational skills which enable the cleaner to maintain his or her composure and carry out his or her cleaning and maintenance duty on time.
• At least a High School Diploma in any field.
Schedule:
• Monday - Friday - Hours between 17:30 to 19:30
Please note:
This is a casual cover position rather than a permanent role. As a Cover Cleaning Operative, you will provide cover for planned and unplanned absences, such as holidays, sickness, and other staff shortages across our sites.
There are no guaranteed hours, and work will be offered on an as-needed basis, depending on business requirements. While there may be periods of regular work, there may also be times when no work is available.
This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, reliable, and able to work at short notice when required.
Note: The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder’s role and/or the needs of the business.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
Application question(s):
• Are you aware that this is a cover role?
Experience:
• cleaning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Our values set out how we all should behave at Adept Corporate Services, what we expect from our colleagues and what our customers can expect from us:
OUR Values
Delivering an A-Grade Service: We always strive to provide the best possible service to our clients, customers and staff. We provide bespoke solutions that are tailored to individual needs in order to surpass expectations.
People First
Helping communities thrive
Acting with uncompromising integrity & Honesty
Join Adept as a Cover Cleaning Operative.
Responsibilities:
As a Cover Cleaning Operative your duties will be:
• Dusting, cleaning, and polishing office furniture, fixtures, and fittings
• Applying necessary chemicals and solvents to surfaces to easily and effectively remove stain and dirt.
• Complying with all safety policies and procedures that are related to carrying out cleaning tasks.
• Carrying out cleaning duties with the aid of necessary equipment
• Taking and handling special requests for clients or customers as required appropriately.
• Carrying out seasonal activities, including snow removal leaves raking, and fixing Christmas lights, placing the Christmas tree, and so on.
• Executing general labour activities for special projects such as painting, furniture movement, and other assignments as required
• Carefully handling and operating all cleaning machinery according to protocol
• Ensuring the efficient operation of building freight elevators while also complying and adhering strictly to weight regulations
• Identifying and reporting all safety equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor or management.
Requirements:
The successful candidate for this role will have:
• Adequate experience in rendering commercial office cleaning services.
• Sound knowledge of janitorial activities and customer service practices.
• Well-developed physical fitness which enables a commercial cleaner to move, walk, bend, pull, push, and lift heavy items, and to carry out other exercises effectively.
• Sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, as a commercial cleaner is required to communicate with co-workers and customers in a polite manner while also reporting all issues to the supervisor or management.
• Good time management and self-management and organizational skills which enable the cleaner to maintain his or her composure and carry out his or her cleaning and maintenance duty on time.
• At least a High School Diploma in any field.
Schedule:
• Monday - Friday - Hours between 17:30 to 19:30
Please note:
This is a casual cover position rather than a permanent role. As a Cover Cleaning Operative, you will provide cover for planned and unplanned absences, such as holidays, sickness, and other staff shortages across our sites.
There are no guaranteed hours, and work will be offered on an as-needed basis, depending on business requirements. While there may be periods of regular work, there may also be times when no work is available.
This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, reliable, and able to work at short notice when required.
Note: The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder’s role and/or the needs of the business.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
Application question(s):
• Are you aware that this is a cover role?
Experience:
• cleaning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the National Living Wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Cleaning staff must receive at least this rate for every hour worked with no lower rate permitted for part-time or casual contracts. Employers must pay the rate automatically without needing employee requests.
What are the maximum weekly hours and annual leave entitlements for cleaning staff in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, cleaning staff are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave each year, equating to 28 days for a standard 5-day week. Night cleaning shifts require 11 consecutive hours of rest between duties.
How much Income Tax and National Insurance do cleaning staff pay in the United Kingdom for the 2026/27 tax year?
As per HM Revenue and Customs, cleaning staff pay no Income Tax on earnings up to the £12,570 personal allowance in 2026/27. The basic rate of 20% applies on income from £12,571 to £50,270 with Class 1 National Insurance at 8% above £12,570. Employers deduct via PAYE and submit monthly RTI reports.
Can non-UK nationals obtain visas for cleaning staff jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, standard cleaning occupations are ineligible for the Skilled Worker visa because they are below RQF level 3. The minimum salary threshold is £38,700 or the going rate for eligible roles, which cleaning positions do not meet. Applicants require a licensed sponsor certificate and must demonstrate English language ability at B1 level.
