Cleaning Operative


Company:	inploi
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bolton, BL4 7PD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

Grade A scp 3 £24,796 pro rata £10,052.43, £13.45 per hour - pay award pending

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 15 per week

Interview date: TBC

For further information about this role, contact: Elaine.grundy@bolton.gov.uk

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The Role

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dedicated team at Farnworth Town Hall as a cleaning operative, working Monday to Friday. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. We pride ourselves on creating a clean and welcoming environment for our employees and visitors.

You will be expected to perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting and sanitizing surfaces, you will ensure all areas are kept clean, organised and well maintained whilst following established cleaning schedules and procedures. You will be confident in reporting maintenance issues or safety hazards to management immediately and adhere to health and safety regulations.

About You

Previous experience in a cleaning role would be preferred but not essential, you will have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrate excellent time management skills and have the ability to follow clear instructions. Must be physically capable of performing cleaning tasks.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

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