Evening Cleaner

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1173282/161372
  • Location: Reading
  • Job type: Part Time - 20 hours per week
  • Salary: £14.80 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 11 September 2026
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About the role

  • Part time
  • 20 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday
  • £14.80 per hour
  • Onsite parking
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Evening Cleaner

Reading - Part time

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

We're looking for someone who'll bring their sparkle to our prestigious corporate client site! At Sodexo we value you for being you. In this role you'll belong in a team where your attention to the little details, makes a big difference. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded. Spring clean your career with Sodexo!

What you'll do

  • Carry out scheduled and reactive cleaning duties, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site.
  • Clean and maintain designated workspaces, communal areas and facilities throughout the working day.
  • Carry out routine cleaning, spot cleaning and replenish consumables as required.
  • Respond promptly to spillages, contamination incidents and urgent cleaning requests, ensuring areas are made safe and clean as quickly as possible.
  • Monitor cleanliness throughout the day and proactively address any areas requiring attention.
  • Prioritise cleaning tasks effectively, responding to requests from the Helpdesk, colleagues and site users.
  • Use cleaning machinery, equipment and chemicals correctly and safely.
  • Follow COSHH, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Health & Safety and safe working procedures at all times.
  • Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task being completed.
  • Identify and report equipment faults, stock shortages, access issues or anything that could affect the cleaning service.
  • Escalate specialist cleaning requirements or issues that cannot be safely resolved.
  • Store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly after use.
  • Build positive and professional relationships with colleagues, customers and other teams across the site.
  • Support sustainability initiatives through responsible use of cleaning products, recycling and reducing waste where possible.
  • Provide additional cleaning cover and support when required to help maintain continuity of service.

What you'll bring

  • Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial, particularly within a commercial, corporate or facilities environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
  • Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices, or a willingness to undertake the required training.
  • Experience using cleaning machinery, equipment and chemicals safely would be advantageous.
  • Good time-management skills with the ability to prioritise scheduled and reactive tasks.
  • A proactive approach with the confidence to identify and respond to cleaning issues.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • A reliable, adaptable and professional approach.
  • The ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to urgent cleaning requirements.
  • A strong commitment to Health & Safety and following procedures correctly.

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

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

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

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KEY BENEFITS

  • 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.

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Career Stories

  • “To anyone considering the Aspiring Frontline Manager programme, I would highly recommend it. The programme offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, which is essential for anyone looking to advance their career in management.”

    Marco, Cleaning Manager

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