Cleaning is a huge and growing area as businesses need to operate to increasingly high standards of health and hygiene. Cleaning and hygiene services are required across all industries and sectors such as health, hotels, restaurants and leisure, retail and commerce.

We work with a diverse range of employers including City Facilities, hotel chains and public houses.

If you would like to work in cleaning, Remploy can support you in a number of ways;

So what's involved?

There are a wide number of roles available in cleaning and hygiene, including office, commercial and domestic cleaning. They vary greatly, and can include many different elements;

• Operating cleaning equipment
• Learning about Health & Safety
• Talking to customers
• Handling cleaning agents and substances
• Prioritising your work
• Understanding basic hygiene procedures and requirements

Where will I work?

Cleaning roles can be found in a variety of locations, including hospitals, shops, schools, private residences, hotels or offices. You may work as part of a larger team or on your own and shifts may vary. There are also opportunities for promotion and development to roles like team leader, supervisor or area manager.

Is it for me?

Until you try a job for yourself it can be difficult to tell whether it's right for you, but Remploy can help you gain the skills you'll need, such as;

• Being organised and reliable
• Being able to work methodically and pay attention to detail
• Being able to work quickly and efficiently
• Being able to work well in a team
• Being able to work alone and use your initiative
• Being able to follow procedures

Don't worry if you need to develop some of these skills. Remploy offers pre-employment training and work experience to get you ready for interviews.