Cleaning Operative

• East Suffolk Services Limited
• Location: Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EX
• Salary: £26,427 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 35 hours per week over 5 days - potential weekend working
• Contract: Permanent

Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference.
 
At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.

We’re a new, growing organisation; full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day.

This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community. 

We currently have an opportunity to join our Building Cleaning team as a Cleaning Operative. 

Your role

To provide cleaning operations within East Suffolk District Council’s public toilet facilities, though may also include other facilities such as offices, foyers and kitchens. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality cleaning service and ensuring H & S compliance through the correct use of equipment and products. 

What you will need: 

• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic .
• Good general cleaning knowledge is desirable.
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• A full clean driving licence.
• Experience is welcome, but not essential. If you are reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Thinking of joining us?

Here’s why you should:

At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That’s why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff: 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle.

These include:  

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading providers — including online access to UK-based GPs, plus life insurance.
• A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.
• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.
• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our employee benefits brochure (pdf).

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Adam Skingley by calling 03300 166111.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 19 October 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 2 November 2026.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.