Cleaning Operative (Afternoon/Term Time)

Full time | Highfield Leadership Academy

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

Our values: 

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity– We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence– We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect– We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation– We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

Our Ethos: 

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

We are looking to recruit a Cleaning Operative to join our existing facilities team working at Highfield Leadership Academy in Blackpool.   The Academy provides a safe, modern working environment for pupils, staff, and our team.  Reporting to the Area Cleaning Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising and undertaking the cleaning of designated areas within each property ensuring they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment.  

The role is term time only (with 4 weeks deep clean), hours 3.00pm until 6.00pm Monday to Friday (15 hours per week).

Additionally, you will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to:

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bin, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets and shower areas), and fixture and fittings, using where appropriate, powered equipment.
• Movement of items of furniture.
• All duties must be carried out to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act; Acts of Parliament, statutory and company instruments and regulations and other legal requirements.
• Relieve and assist in other establishments in certain circumstances.
• Attending and taking all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or reports.
• Attending meetings as requested.
• Duties may vary between term and closure periods.
• Ordering of stock on a monthly basis, input of wages and managing staff on a daily basis.
• Responsibility of locking and securing the premises as and when required.
• Practically covering cleaning roles when absences cannot be covered by the Relief cleaning operative.
• Following COSHH guidelines when carrying out your duties using cleaning chemicals
• Ensuring all staff have the correct materials and equipment.
• Ensuring all cleaning materials and stock are at optimum levels.
• Other duties as requested by senior management.
• Keeping up to date with current legislation and educate site based teams, updating EWFM paperwork and site based files.
• To ensure the Company accountancy, required documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the required standard.

About you

Aligned to our ethos and values, you will be an integral part of the team providing an exceptional service to our client. Highfield Academy provides a safe, modern and happy environment for pupils, staff and our team. It is essential that you have worked in a similar role and have worked in a customer facing setting and are able to motivate and support a team.

This role is subject to completion and satisfactory outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).

Safeguarding

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Department:
Group

Hours:
15 hours per week, Monday -Friday 3pm-6pm

Salary:
Competitive

Benefits:
Competitive salary, generous pension, income protection, free gym on site and much more.

Closing Date:
January 8th, 2026