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External Cleaning Operative


Job Location:

Runcorn - UK

Hourly Salary: £ 12 - 12
Experience Required: 0-1years
Posted: 4 November 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: External Cleaning Operative

Working Hours: 08:00-13:00 3 days per week (days will vary according to the rota) - 15 hours per week

Pay: 12.71 per hour

Location: Trident Retail Park Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2FQ

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services for an External Cleaning Operative to join our team at Trident Retail Park in Runcorn.

This is a hands-on outdoor role where you will play a key part in maintaining a clean safe and welcoming environment for customers and tenants. The role primarily involves litter picking waste removal emptying bins and carrying out general external cleaning duties across the retail park.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in their work enjoys working outdoors and can deliver high standards of cleanliness across the site. Previous cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

Duties Include:

  • Carrying out litter picking across the retail park and surrounding external areas.
  • Emptying waste and recycling bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of walkways entrances service areas and public spaces.
  • Removing debris leaves and other waste to ensure the site remains clean and presentable.
  • Responding promptly to spillages and hazards to maintain a safe environment.
  • Operating site-specific cleaning equipment and machinery where required.
  • Following all Health & Safety and COSHH procedures at all times.
  • Providing a professional and friendly presence on site when interacting with customers and tenants.
  • Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by site management.

Requirements
  • A reliable and dependable approach to work.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Physically capable of carrying out manual duties including litter picking and waste removal.
  • Previous cleaning grounds maintenance or facilities experience is desirable but not essential.
  • An understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations is advantageous.

Benefits
  • Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career via the Anchor Academy.
  • Access to First Aid training at discounted rates with financial support available.
  • Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment).
  • Stream - access to pay as you earn it.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme available.
  • Full uniform provided.
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling.
  • Hospital Saturday Fund.
  • Reward and Recognition awards.

Whats Next

If you would like to be considered for this position APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

Other companies may call this role: External Cleaner Outdoor Cleaner Site Cleaning Operative Retail Park Cleaner Grounds Maintenance Operative Facilities Cleaner Environmental Operative Waste & Cleaning Operative Grounds Cleaner Environmental Services Operative.

Within commuting distance of: Runcorn Widnes Warrington Liverpool Chester St Helens Wigan Ellesmere Port Northwich Frodsham Helsby Prescot Leigh Knutsford Altrincham and South Manchester


Required Skills:

A reliable and dependable approach to work. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Good communication skills. Physically capable of carrying out manual duties including litter picking and waste removal. Previous cleaning grounds maintenance or facilities experience is desirable but not essential. An understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations is advantageous.