Cleaning Operative

Location: Glasgow, G1 3DN

Role Type: Mon-Thurs 17:00-20:00 Friday 13:00-16:00

Hours: 15 hours per week

Salary: £13.45 per hour plus Sodexo benefits

The Cleaning Operative is responsible for delivering high standards of cleaning and hygiene across designated areas of the site. The role ensures all cleaning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards, client requirements, and health and safety regulations.

The position supports the wider facilities team in maintaining a safe, clean, and professional environment for staff, visitors, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Service Delivery

• Clean designated areas to the required standards, including routine, weekly and periodic tasks.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and within allocated timeframes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation across all areas.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Use cleaning chemicals and materials safely in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Follow all health, safety, fire, and hygiene procedures.
• Use safety signage where required (e.g. wet floor signs).
• Report hazards, incidents, or faulty equipment to the supervisor or manager.

Equipment & Materials

• Safely operate cleaning equipment following appropriate training.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored correctly.
• Monitor stock levels and notify management when supplies are low.
• Ensure cleaning stores are kept clean, organised, and secure.

Team & Operational Support

• Communicate effectively with the Cleaning Manager and team members.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings when required.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absences or holidays where needed.
• Follow all site rules, company policies, and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently high cleaning standards across all assigned areas.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations including COSHH.
• Positive feedback from clients, customers, and site users.
• Effective time management and flexibility to meet operational needs.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working within standards or compliance-based environments.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

Skills

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of service.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

Ready to be part of something greater?

Belong in a team, thrive in service.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications