Cleaner

Role overview

This is a permanent full-time cleaning role based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, with contracted hours of 10 per week. The hourly rate is £12.72.

About the nursery group

Tops Day Nurseries has been supporting children and families since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, it gives team members a co-owner status, a chance to contribute ideas, and access to shared success. The organisation operates more than 30 nurseries across the South of England and provides early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. It also offers opportunities across apprenticeships, nursery practitioner roles, nursery management, and casual positions.

The company highlights its recognition as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and as one of the UK’s Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in 2024.

About the nursery

Tops Trowbridge Nursery is scheduled to open in 2026 and will be the largest nursery in the Tops family. The setting is purpose-built with age-specific rooms for children from 3 months to preschool. It will support play-based, independent learning and include regular outdoor exploration, Forest School activities, and enrichment such as Cooking School. The nursery is located near local parks and green spaces and is designed to create a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff.

What you will do

• Keep the nursery clean, tidy, and hygienic, including the laundry area.
• Check stock levels and place reorders early enough to avoid shortages.
• Use cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, and steam cleaners.
• Disinfect toys, surfaces, and furniture to help maintain a safe environment for children.
• Remove waste and dispose of it correctly.
• Clean shared areas such as kitchens and staff rooms.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust all assigned spaces.
• Use cleaning materials, chemicals, and equipment safely and correctly.
• Flag any faults, damage, or other issues to the appropriate person.

What we are looking for

• Prior experience in a cleaning position, ideally within childcare or education.
• Strong awareness of hygiene and safety expectations in child-focused settings.
• Interest in sustainability, including energy saving and recycling.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• A dependable, punctual approach with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow a cleaning rota and finish tasks within the required timeframe.

Benefits

• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries.
• Access to discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and the Each Person platform, including savings on gyms, cinema, shopping, travel, and more.
• Health and wellbeing support covering NHS prescriptions, optical care, and dental treatment.
• Generous holiday entitlement, including your birthday off and a wellbeing day.
• Additional benefits are also available.

Safeguarding and checks

Because this position involves regulated activity with children, applicants must have or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If a DBS is not already held, the applicant will need to pay for it. Candidates must also be eligible to work in regulated roles and must not be on the Children’s Barred List. Background and reference checks must be completed successfully.

Equal opportunities

Tops Day Nurseries is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.