Cleaning Operative

Take your career further with a Service that puts people first.

Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires—it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration. We’re looking for a Cleaning Operative, to assist in supporting our front-line Firefighters and Support Teams.  This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters.  If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you.

Salary: £23,656 - £24,027 pa

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Huntingdon

Why Choose CFRS?

At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.

A Service that values you:
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS
88% are proud to work for CFRS
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work

A culture that inspires and motivates:
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time
83% feel motivated to give their best every day
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer

Opportunities for growth –  we support professional development every step of the way.

A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.

About the role

If you like every day being different and want to work with our dynamic front-line colleagues, support teams and the community then this role would be great for you!  We will look to you to deliver cleaning at Huntingdon Fire Station to a high standard, whilst monitoring cleaning equipment and stock levels of products.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.

About you

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have:

• Self-motivation and the ability to identify and complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Good time keeping
• Adaptable to changing environments
• The ability to follow instruction.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to work to agreed standards.
• A full UK driving licence* (*Reasonable adjustment will be made for those candidates who may have a disability under the Equality Act 2010. However, it is essential that the successful candidate can travel to any part of the county when required)

If you do not fully meet all of these requirements but believe that you can clearly demonstrate in other ways the range of valuable skills, experience, and knowledge recognised as relevant and important to this role, we would welcome hearing from you.

When you join CFRS, you’ll benefit from:

• Career progression and specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow.
• Health and wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career.
• A culture of inclusion and belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team.

Additional Rewards and Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working
• Free on-site parking (site-specific)
• Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events

Make the move. Make a difference. Join CFRS today

To apply for this opportunity please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI monitoring form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk  

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered. 

We have the right to close this vacancy at any time.