Cleaning Operative - Clementhorpe Health Centre | York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management’

Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team? Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated? Then we may have the role for you! York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 11:30. The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area, ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area, including lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard. Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department. Using machinery/equipment in accordance with your training to prevent endangering yourself and others. Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area. Ensuring that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination.

You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work. We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English. You will also have a basic understanding of, or be willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures
• COSHH procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery

Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, 27 days holiday rising to 33 days, a generous relocation package, a variety of paid and unpaid leave, confidential advice and support from our Employee Assistance Programme, NHS Car Lease scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, extensive learning and development opportunities, and discounts on various services.

Working for the Trust, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, providing employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Mar 2026.