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Posted 12 August, 2026

Clearance & Cleaning Operative

UK Staffing Group
Preston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: LancashireSalary: £24,784.50 per annum / £12.71 per hour | Paid WeeklyHours: Monday to Friday | Early Starts / Early FinishesUK Staffing Group are recruiting for a permanent Clearance & Cleaning Operative to join an established property restoration business.This is a physical, hands-on role involving heavy lifting, clearing properties and cleaning . You need to be someone who is prepared to get stuck in, doesn't mind getting dirty and is comfortable lifting and moving furniture and other heavy household items throughout the day.You'll travel as part of a team to homes and commercial properties that need clearing and cleaning following significant property damage.The OpportunityThis isn't a light cleaning role.A large part of the job involves lifting, shifting and clearing . You could be removing furniture, carpets, household belongings and damaged materials, loading vans, disposing of items and then helping thoroughly clean the property.Some items can be saved and will need carefully packing and transporting back to the company's unit for specialist cleaning and restoration.It's varied, physical work and you'll be out at different locations rather than working in the same building every day.Key ResponsibilitiesHeavy lifting and moving of furniture and household contentsClearing damaged propertiesLoading and unloading vansRemoving and disposing of damaged itemsDeep cleaning propertiesCleaning walls, floors and surfacesPacking items for transportation and storageMoving items back to the company's unit for cleaningUsing cleaning and drying equipmentPhotographing and recording items where requiredWorking safely with the appropriate PPEKeeping vans and equipment clean and organisedAbout YouYou don't need previous restoration experience . Full training will be provided.What matters is that you:Are physically fit and comfortable with heavy liftingDon't mind dirty, hands-on workAre genuinely prepared to clean - not just clear and carryHave a full UK driving licenceAre reliable and hardworkingAre comfortable with early startsEnjoy being out and aboutWork well as part of a teamCan behave professionally when working in customers' homesExperience in removals, house clearance, labouring, waste, demolition, industrial cleaning, furniture delivery, warehouse or other physical roles would be ideal.What's On OfferPermanent positionMonday-FridayTypical unit hours of 7:30am-3:00pmEarly starts when travelling to jobs with generally earlier finishesCompany vehicle for site travelFull trainingSpecialist industry trainingVaried locations and workVery occasional weekend call-outsTPBN1_UKTJ