Stoke City Football Club is looking for a dedicated Cleaner to support the day-to-day operations across our portfolio. This is a permanent, year-round, full-time position based primarily at the bet365 Stadium, with occasional requirements at the Clayton Wood Training Ground, the Academy Dome, and other facilities as needed. A company vehicle is available for you to use during travel between these sites, ensuring you have everything you need to complete your role.
We believe in investing in our people and are committed to your professional development. We will support you in obtaining relevant professional qualifications to ensure you have the skills and confidence to excel in your duties. Full training is provided for this role, including comprehensive instruction on COSHH regulations.
The successful candidate will be at the heart of the action, working with a busy, friendly team to maintain our stadium and hospitality areas to a high standard. As this is a football club, the role requires flexibility; you will be expected to work evenings and weekends to cover matchday fixtures and other ad-hoc events, making every day different.
Main responsibilities
· Performing general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming.
· Managing waste disposal and recycling processes efficiently.
· Maintaining a clean and safe working environment by following all safety procedures and guidelines.
· Completing cleaning duties to a high standard while adhering to cleaning schedules, company processes and policies.
· Demonstrating a strong understanding of COSHH regulations and ensuring safe handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
Key Skills and Experience
· Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
· Strong interpersonal skills with a customer focused approach.
· Ability to work to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
· Consistently professional and well presented.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
· Excellent time management skills.
· A full UK driving license is desirable.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.
Closing date for applications is Friday 9th October 2026.
Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Founded as Stoke Ramblers in 1863 the Club changed its name to Stoke City in 1925 after Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status. We are proudly the oldest professional football club in the world, and are one of the founding members of the Football League.
The Club's first, and to date only, major trophy was won in the 1972 Football League Cup Final, when the team beat Chelsea 2–1. The club have won the Football League Trophy on two occasions, first in 1992 and most recently in 2000. The Club's highest league finish in the top division is 4th, which was achieved in both 1935/36 and 1946/47. The Potters have competed in European football in 1972/73, 1974/75; and most recently in 2011–12 after reaching the FA Cup Final in 2011, finishing runners-up to Manchester City.
Stoke City's home ground is the bet365 Stadium, a 30,000+ all-seater stadium. Before the stadium was opened in 1997, the club was based at the Victoria Ground, which had been their home ground since 1878. The club's nickname is 'the Potters', named after the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent. The Club's traditional colours are red and white vertically striped shirts, white shorts and stockings