Caretaker/Cleaner

Location

AESSEAL New York Stadium, S60 1AH

Full job description

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated and reliable Caretaker/Cleaners (two to cover mornings and one to cover the afternoons) to maintain the cleanliness and organisation of our Stadium. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring a hygienic, safe, and welcoming environment across various commercial settings. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a professional environment through diligent cleaning and maintenance tasks, supporting the overall operation of our organisation. The position is suitable for individuals committed to high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties across the stadium, including offices, corridors, communal areas, event spaces and public-facing spaces
• Clean and maintain the reception area to a consistently high standard, ensuring a positive first impression for visitors
• Clean and restock all toilet facilities, maintaining hygiene standards throughout the day
• Open the stadium each morning, unlocking access for cleaning staff only, ahead of office and events staff arriving on site, in line with agreed security and opening procedures
• Litter-pick and tidy external and internal public areas as required
• Report any maintenance issues, damage or security concerns identified while on site
• Follow cleaning schedules, checklists and safe systems of work, using the correct equipment and products for each task
• Support additional cleaning requirements on match days, events and as otherwise requested by the Stadium Manager
• Maintain a safe, tidy storage area for cleaning equipment and materials
• Work flexibly to cover additional hours where required, including during busier operational periods

Person Specification

Essential

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking, with a positive, can-do attitude
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and checklists accurately
• Physically able to carry out cleaning duties, including extensive walking around the stadium, bending, kneeling and manual handling
• Flexible and willing to work additional hours on match days and events, including evenings and weekends as required
• Willing to undergo a basic DBS check, given the community and public-facing nature of the stadium

Desirable

• Previous experience in a cleaning or facilities role, ideally in a stadium, leisure or public venue environment
• Awareness of safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment (COSHH)
• Comfortable working around large public spaces and, on match days, in a live event environment

Working Conditions

• Based at AESSEAL New York Stadium, New York Way, Rotherham, S60 1AH
• Afternoon shift pattern, Monday to Friday
• Extensive walking around the stadium concourses and stands
• PPE and cleaning products provided; full training given
• Match day and event working required in addition to core hours, in line with the RUFC 2026/27 fixture calendar

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Application question(s):

• Understanding of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Willingness to undergo a basic DBS check

Work Location: In person