Self-Employed Cleaning Operative (School Cleaning)

Cleaning Operative (School Cleaning)

Due to continued growth and an increase in the number of sites we support, Sparrow Cleaning is recruiting four additional Cleaning Operatives to join our team across Horsham and Broadbridge Heath. The role involves maintaining high cleaning standards, working safely and professionally, following client and Company requirements, and helping us provide a reliable service our clients can trust. Training, equipment and ongoing support are provided.

Pay£14.50/hour

1 NEW POSITION LEFT SCHOOL CLEANING TEAM

Join our growing school cleaning team

Following the award of a new school cleaning contract and an increase in capacity across our existing sites, Sparrow Cleaning is recruiting four additional Cleaning Operatives across Horsham and Broadbridge Heath. 1 Position is left at Broadbridge Heath.

We're looking for reliable people who take pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments for pupils, staff and visitors.

Locations

Horsham

& Broadbridge Heath

Vacancies

4 positions

Additional roles

Working hours

Monday – Friday

Work available between 16:00 & 19:00

Experience

Not essential

Training provided

THE ROLE

Helping keep our schools clean, safe and ready for the day

School cleaning is about much more than making a room look tidy. Pupils and staff rely on the environment being clean, hygienic and ready to use each day.

You'll work through an agreed cleaning schedule covering areas such as classrooms, corridors, washrooms, offices, staff areas and communal spaces.

You'll become a regular part of the site team, so reliability, professional conduct and consistency are particularly important.

WHY NOW?

We're expanding the team

Sparrow Cleaning has recently secured an additional school cleaning contract while also increasing capacity across our existing sites.

These are new positions created as the business grows. We're increasing the size of the team alongside our workload so that our existing standards aren't compromised as we take on more sites.

DAY TO DAY

What you'll be doing

Classrooms & teaching spaces

Cleaning surfaces, floors and general teaching areas ready for the next school day.

Washrooms

Maintaining high hygiene standards and replenishing consumables where required.

Corridors & communal areas

Keeping high-traffic areas clean, presentable and safe.

Staff rooms & offices

Routine cleaning of staff and administrative areas.

Spotting problems

Reporting maintenance, safety or cleaning concerns rather than simply working around them.

WHAT MATTERS TO US

The person we're looking for

Reliable

Schools need consistency. If you're scheduled to be there, the team needs to know you'll be there.

Thorough

You notice the details and leave areas properly finished, rather than simply rushing through a checklist.

Professional

You're respectful of pupils, school staff, colleagues and the environment you're working in.

Communicative

If something isn't right, you're running late or you need help, you tell us early.

Willing to learn

Previous cleaning experience is helpful, but reliability, attitude and willingness to learn matter just as much.

WORKING HOURS

Afternoon work that can fit around your day

Work is available Monday to Friday, typically between 16:00 and 19:00.

The exact days and hours offered will depend on the school site and position you are allocated to. We'll confirm this with you during the recruitment process so you know exactly what you're committing to.

Typical availability

16:00 – 19:00

Monday to Friday

Site hours may vary

WORKING IN SCHOOLS

A role where consistency really matters

Schools are busy environments and good cleaning often happens quietly in the background. Your work helps make sure classrooms and shared spaces are ready for pupils and staff when they arrive.

Safeguarding

School environments require appropriate professional conduct and safeguarding awareness.

Reliability

Cleaning schedules need to be completed consistently so sites are ready when pupils and staff return.

Teamwork

You'll work alongside other Sparrow Cleaning operatives and communicate with site teams where needed.

Standards

We'll give you clear schedules, equipment and training so you know what good looks like.

WORKING WITH SPARROW

We'll give you the support to do the job properly

Training provided We'll show you our cleaning methods, equipment and site-specific procedures.

Equipment provided Professional equipment and cleaning products are supplied for the work you carry out.

Local support You'll have a local management team to contact if you need help or something changes.

EXPERIENCE

Never worked in cleaning before?

Please don't let that stop you applying. Previous cleaning experience is useful, but it isn't essential. A reliable person with a good attitude who takes pride in their work can learn our cleaning processes. Reliability, communication and professionalism are much harder to teach.

Experience isn't everything.
Attitude, reliability and willingness to learn matter to us.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few common questions

What hours are available?

Work is available Monday to Friday, typically between 16:00 and 19:00. The exact days and hours offered will depend on the school site and position you are allocated to, and we'll confirm this with you during recruitment.

Do I need previous cleaning experience?

No. Previous cleaning experience is useful, but it isn't essential. If you're reliable, take pride in your work and are willing to learn, we'll provide training in our methods and equipment.

Will I need a DBS check?

Because these positions involve working within school environments, successful applicants will need to meet the relevant safeguarding and DBS requirements for their assigned site. We'll explain the process clearly during recruitment.

Do I need my own cleaning equipment?

No. Sparrow Cleaning provides the professional cleaning equipment and products required for the role.

Why are four positions available?

We're expanding capacity across our existing cleaning operation and have also recently secured an additional school cleaning contract. These are additional positions being created as the business grows.

TRUST MATTERS

Working in an environment people need to trust

Schools place a great deal of trust in the people working on their premises. We take safeguarding, reliability and professional conduct seriously, and we'll make sure you understand the standards expected at the site you're working on.

JOIN THE TEAM

Think you'd be a good fit?

Complete the application below and tell us a little about yourself. Cleaning experience isn't essential — we're just as interested in finding reliable people with the right attitude.

Four additional positions available across Horsham and Broadbridge Heath.