Cleaner

Role overview

Mitie Care & Custody is hiring a Cleaning Operative for HMP Millsike in York. The role supports the wider aim of creating a secure environment focused on restoration, rehabilitation, respect, and positive change. HMP Millsike is intended to be a fresh start — a place where people can grow, build confidence, and prepare to re-enter society with purpose and hope.

The setting is designed to move away from a traditional prison model and instead operate as an active, supportive community with strong standards, meaningful activity, and a culture built on integrity and high expectations. The cleaning role plays an important part in maintaining that environment.

What you will do

• Keep the establishment clean and presentable by completing cleaning duties to a consistently high standard.
• Replenish and manage supply areas so required materials are always available.
• Work in line with health and safety rules, including COSHH requirements, at all times.
• Carry out deep cleaning and disinfection duties whenever needed.
• Escalate accidents, hazards, faults, or other concerns to a supervisor without delay.

What we are looking for

• Good people skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• A self-starting approach with the confidence to use initiative.
• Strong customer service standards in every task completed.
• Willingness to be flexible within contracted hours and maintain a positive, can-do mindset.
• High personal standards, honesty, and strong integrity.

Additional information

Mitie Care & Custody welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, including veterans, career changers, and people with experience in social care or learning environments. Full training will be provided where appropriate. The company encourages anyone interested in working in a secure establishment to make contact.

The opportunity is based in York, England, United Kingdom.