Cleaning Operative

Job Introduction

HMP Bronzefield are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative.

You will perform the cleaning duties of public areas, communal areas, stairwells, and offices within identified area of the prison in accordance with a pre-determined cleaning schedule, as well as ad hoc special requests where relevant.

Sodexo Justice Services delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

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Role Responsibility

• In this role you will complete a list of scheduled cleaning tasks for all areas such as kitchens, toilets, communal areas, and offices in a timely manner 

• Empty waste receptacles daily and dispose of rubbish to a designated area within the internal waste management process 

• You will be responsible for the high standards of cleanliness across the site and for replenishing stock and consumables such as toilet tissue and hand gels 

• You will adhere to all company policies in relation to infection control, security, and COSH regulations and undertake any training necessary 

• You will be responsible for conducting all your activities in a safe manner by always wearing all required PPE, following all relevant Sodexo processes 

• You will be responsible for reporting any safety issues, faulty equipment, or other areas of concern to your line manager

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience of industrial/office cleaning 

• Be a focused and dynamic team player who can adapt rapidly to changing priorities 

• Knowledge of COSHH 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure  

• Experience of working to a cleaning schedule

Package Description

£9.07ph +  £287.75 per month (London weighting)

30 hours per week - 0500 – 1100 Mon to Fri

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

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.

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

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.