Cleaning Operative

Part-time Permanent Team Member

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Description

Cleaning Operative

Property Services - Cleaning | Squared Homes

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday - Thursday 0900 - 1700 and Friday 0900 - 1630. No weekends or evenings.

Working Hours: Any accepted

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Location: Luton & South Bedfordshire

Squared is a not-for-profit housing association supporting communities across Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We are a welcoming, inclusive organisation where people feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference.

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• Free Health Cashplan (after probation)
• Canada Life WeCare Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme (Squared contributes 1.33% of employee contribution up to 8%)
• Life Assurance
• Staff benefits portal with shopping discounts
• Flexible, supportive working approach

About the Role

• Cleaning all areas of our buildings using appropriate appliances, methods and cleaning products
• Take responsibility for maintaining suitable cleaning products and ensuring they are used and available
• Provide efficient and effective cleaning support, including ensuring that security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are well maintained
• Take responsibility for emptying waste bins and taking waste to recycling plants
• Wash walls and inside windows to body height
• Work additional hours if needed
• Understand and follow Squared’s policies and procedures at all times, including Health and Safety and Fairness
• To ensure cleaning is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations

About the Department

Cleaning and Gardening Squared (CGS) currently manages all the cleaning and gardening requirements for over 500 local rented housing units and is rapidly expanding its services into the business, private rentals, entertainment and leisure sectors.

Every cleaning or gardening contract we undertake is approached with the highest quality standards alongside strict adherence to industry and health and safety regulations. We monitor the training and development of every member of our team and promote a culture of continued improvement.

About You

• Knowledge on COSHH
• Previous cleaning experience
• Reliable and punctual

Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)

• Knowledge of working with vulnerable people
• Knowledge of colour coded cleaning system

Company Overview

Squared is a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We strive to find ways to continuously develop and grow with our tenants and residents needs at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to support the local community and embrace its diversity. Our aim is to empower individuals to make choices about their lives on their journey to lead fulfilled, independent lives, through an innovative approach to tackling local housing needs and homelessness. We don’t just give people a key, we offer on-going support to unlock their potential. We don’t just give advice; we offer genuine warmth and non-judgmental care. We don’t just provide business services; we offer expert consultancy and management. We provide homes for independent living and homes with support in Luton and Central Bedfordshire. To complement this work, we also run a lettings service for private landlords; a social enterprise inspired cleaning and gardening service; and an employee excellence focused HR consultancy - People Excellence. Every day, the people on our team make a difference to our customers. Whether they’re working with them directly or supporting behind the scenes they’re helping them regain their independence and live more fulfilled lives. As we expand our services, we’re also helping other businesses to thrive. This continued positive impact on our customers is extremely important to us and our success, and we can only achieve it by finding the right people to work with us. We look for people who share our ambitious, forward-thinking outlook and supportive, hardworking approach. If you join us, we’ll invest in you and continue to nurture your potential to help you achieve great things for you, us and – most importantly – our customers. We strongly believe in providing a working environment which recognises individuals’ differing needs, therefore encouraging a work/life blend is key to us.

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