Cleaning Operative – Temporary Cover

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cleaning Operative to provide temporary holiday cover at a professional office environment in central Reading.

The Role

The position is based on the 3rd Floor of Aquis House and involves maintaining a clean, hygienic and presentable working environment.

Duties will include:

• Cleaning a small open-plan office
  
• Cleaning a number of meeting rooms
  
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets
  
• Cleaning one kitchen and one kitchenette
  
• Vacuuming and mopping floors
  
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste
  
• Wiping and sanitising desks, surfaces and touchpoints
  
• Replenishing consumables where required
  
• Ensuring the office is left clean and presentable each day
  

Training & Lone Working

On Friday 14th August, you will work alongside the permanent Cleaning Operative and receive full training on the site, cleaning requirements and procedures.

From Monday 17th August until Wednesday 2nd September, you will be responsible for working independently and completing the cleaning duties each morning.

Requirements

• DBS required
  
• Previous commercial cleaning experience preferred
  
• Reliable and able to commit to the full assignment
  
• Comfortable working independently
  
• Good attention to detail
  
• Able to start on 14th August 2026
  

This is an excellent short-term opportunity offering 20 hours per week in a central Reading location.