Cleaner

Opportunity Overview

Join Royal Mail’s Property & Facilities Solutions team as a Cleaner at the Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre in Slough. This permanent role offers a rate of £12.71 per hour and involves working 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Saturday from 3:15 pm to 10:00 pm.

About the Role

In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across various environments to ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere. The duties include mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning toilets, floors, offices, emptying bins, sanitising surfaces, and litter picking in yard and parking areas.

The job demands manual handling such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy items, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Basic knowledge of industrial cleaning and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is preferred. Training and support will be provided.

Who We Are Looking For

• Individuals who are friendly, dependable, and self-driven.
• Those capable of working independently and managing their own schedules.
• Comfortable with customer and management communication.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Computer literate with the ability to comprehend and write clear instructions.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Annual leave of 22.5 days increasing to 25 days after five years, plus bank holidays.
• Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied.
• Membership in a Defined Contribution pension scheme.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Comprehensive training and induction — no prior experience necessary.

Note this is a secure location requiring advanced screening which can take between 8 to 12 weeks to complete before employment commencement. Limited onsite parking is available; candidates should consider transport options and commute time prior to applying. The vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received.

Application Process

Successful applicants will be invited to complete a short virtual assessment consisting of seven questions on cleaning experience and five supplementary Yes/No questions via video, audio, or telephone. The assessment is flexible to complete on various devices at a convenient time.