Middlesbrough Football Club are looking for Cleaning Operatives to join the facilities department during the football season.
We have opportunities both at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough and the Training Academy at Rockcliffe, Hurworth.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to indicate which location you are applying for.
Middlesbrough Football Stadium
Working approximately 4.5 hours per match, you will play an important role in helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for supporters attending all first team home fixtures. Shifts are scheduled during evenings and weekends, with occasional additional events throughout the year. Match fixtures are provided in advance and are available on the club’s website.
Rockcliffe Training Ground, Hurworth, Darlington
Hours of work will require flexibility and will vary in line with business needs.
Typical shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends.
*An Example of working hours:
- Monday and Friday, 6:00am to 8:30am (2.5 hours per shift)
- Additional weekend hours may be available between 6:00am to 10:00am or 4:00pm to 6:00pm
THE ROLE:
You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across the Stadium or Training Academy facilities.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across facilities
- Monitoring and responding promptly to any spillages or hazards to help maintain a safe environment
- Ensuring all facilities are fully stocked and cleaned, including mopping of floors.
- Cleaning and restocking toilet facilities.
- Emptying bins, separating recyclable waste where appropriate, and removing rubbish to designated external compounds.
- Completing cleaning duties by making sure any areas are ready for future use.
Successful candidates will be required to attend a training induction before their start date.
- Previous cleaning experience is desirable, but not essential.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage positively with supporters and staff.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Hardworking approach and ability to use initiative.
- Awareness of health and safety procedures.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the operational requirements of the role.
- Salary Information - Paid in line with current National Minimum Wage rates, dependent on age.
Please note that interviews are scheduled to take place on 12th and 18th November 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates may be invited to interviews before the closing date. As such, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Join us and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for supporters at the Riverside Stadium on matchdays.
MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
