Self-Employed or Employed position as a Cleaning Operative in a Veterinary Practice
Hello! We are ML Cleaning Services LTD, a friendly small business with a close-knit team of employees and trusted collaborators.
We are looking for a reliable and experienced self-employed cleaner to provide regular cleaning services at a veterinary practice. If you take pride in your work and care about maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, we would love to hear from you.
You will be working alone, so you must be confident working independently. A site induction, cleaning guidance and lone-working safety procedures will be provided.
All cleaning products, materials and equipment, including the steam-cleaning machine, are already available at the practice. You do not need to supply your own.
Days and hours
Monday, Friday and Saturday — 10 hours per week.
- Monday and Friday: 4:30 am–8:00 am — 3.5 hours per visit.
- Saturday: 5:00 am–8:00 am — 3 hours per visit.
Please ensure you can reliably attend these early-morning times before applying. An earlier start time can be agreed.
Rate and arrangements
- £17 per hour on a self-employed basis
- £14 on an employed basis
- All cleaning products, materials and equipment provided on site.
- Site induction and ongoing support.
- Free on-site parking.
- A friendly and supportive small-business environment.
- Polo Uniform Provided
We look forward to hearing from you!
- Cleaning reception, waiting areas and consultation rooms.
- Cleaning designated treatment and animal accommodation areas in accordance with site procedures.
- Vacuuming and mopping floors, paying particular attention to pet hair and other debris.
- Cleaning and sanitising suitable surfaces using a steam-cleaning machine.
- Cleaning toilets, kitchens and staff facilities.
- Emptying general waste and recycling bins in accordance with site procedures.
- Replenishing soap, toilet paper and other consumables.
- Following infection-control procedures and colour-coding to prevent cross-contamination.
- Using the correct product dilutions, contact times and personal protective equipment.
- Reporting damage, maintenance issues, low stock and hazards, including discarded sharps.
- Following COSHH, health and safety and lone-working procedures.
- Other general cleaning duties relevant to the practice.
- At least one year of relevant cleaning experience.
- Your own valid public liability insurance if Self-Employed.
- Two professional references from current or previous clients, employers or supervisors. References from friends or family members cannot be accepted.
- Able to carry out the physical duties of the role, including mopping and using a steam-cleaning machine.
- Reliable, punctual and confident working independently.
- Good attention to detail and a strong understanding of hygiene.
- English required.
- Living near the practice or having reliable transport suitable for the early start times.
- Right to work in the UK.
Employed Benefits
- 28 Days Pro Rata Holiday
- Pension Scheme, if applicable
