Cleaning Operative
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/153924
- Location: Essex
- Job type: Part Time - 20 hours per week
- Salary: £12.21 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 26 February 2026
About the role
- Monday to Friday
- 6:00pm till 10:00pm
- 20 hours per week
- £12.21 per hour
- 6 MONTHS FIXED TERM
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Job Introduction
Looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day?
At Sodexo, we’re proud of the vital role our cleaners play in creating safe, clean, and welcoming environments. We’re currently recruiting a Fixed Term Cleaner to join our team, working Monday to Friday, supporting the day-to-day cleanliness of our site.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for cleaning a range of facilities including offices, meeting rooms, toilets, stairs, and corridors—helping ensure everyone who uses the site enjoys a comfortable and well-maintained workplace. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working as part of a team, and like the satisfaction of seeing the results of a job well done, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out daily cleaning duties to the required standard, following training and schedules to keep client areas clean, safe, and welcoming.
- Take pride in the details by spotting and addressing any issues, defects, or spillages promptly, and reporting Health & Safety concerns immediately.
- Work safely at all times, completing equipment checks, following P&G site rules, and complying with all Sodexo and statutory Health & Safety requirements.
- Be organised and reliable, keeping cleaning cupboards, equipment, and supplies tidy, completing weekly schedules, and undertaking all required training on time.
- Work confidently both independently and as part of a team, showing flexibility, a proactive approach, and supporting additional tasks such as Starbucks machine cleaning when trained.
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine pride in delivering excellent standards of cleanliness.
- Professional, flexible, and reliable, with a strong commitment to high standards.
- Clear and confident communication skills when working with both Sodexo colleagues and client teams.
- Comfortable working independently while also being a positive and supportive team member.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Excited to grow with a team that values you? Don’t wait—apply today, and let’s build something amazing together
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Essex, United Kingdom, RM20 4AL
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