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Cleaning Operative

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

To be responsible for the cleaning and servicing of areas, as allocated by the Cleaning Manager or Supervisor to the standard required by the Client and Sodexo.

Role Responsibility

  • Ensure complete knowledge of all areas which are to be cleaned in the course of duty.
  • Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required standards – this to include weekly and period tasks.
  • Use cleaning chemicals safely as details by the Control of Substances Hazardous to health guidelines (COSHH)
  • Ensure full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and agents and use cleaning equipment as directed by the Cleaning Manager/Supervisor only after correct training is given.  Report immediately any equipment which is faulty, mark as faulty and do not use.
  • Ensure that the safety signage is used appropriately at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and warn” customers where possible.
  • Ensure that cleaning stores are kept clean and tidy and equipment is stored correctly and safely at all times.
  • Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and building as laid down by Client and Sodexo.
  • Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance and general cleanliness to comply with statutory and Company regulations, wearing company uniform as specified.
  • Draw to the attention of the Cleaning Supervisor/ Manager low levels of cleaning material stocks where appropriate so that replacement/new supplies can be re-ordered.
  • Draw to the attention of the Cleaning Supervisor/ Manager any potential hazards on site or infringements of Health & Safety Legislation.
  • Attend training courses and meetings as is necessary to maintain standards in the contract and assist in carrying out the job role efficiently.
  • Provide cover in other areas in times of sickness and holidays when requested by the Cleaning Supervisor/ Manager.
  • Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean and maintained in safe working order.
  • Comply with all Sodexo Company policies procedures and client site rules and regulations.
  • Comply with all Company & Client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.  This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace.
  • To attend to other reasonable tasks as directed by management.
  • Report and take necessary action for any incidents or accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, or other irregularities.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience working in a cleaning team.
  • Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
  • Experience working in a standards/Compliance environment.
  • NVQ’s BIC’s CPOCS

Package Description

Overtime opportunities

Full training , uniform provided

Access to extensive online training portal

Bike to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Benefits

Relocation opportunities /Excellent Development Opportunities

 

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

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