Lab Housekeeping Operative

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/157793
  • Location: Cambridge
  • Job type: Part Time - 20 hours per week
  • Salary: £14.23 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 05 June 2026
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About the role

  • 20 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday
  • 06:00am till 10:00am
  • £14.23 per hour
  • Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is CB2 0AA

Join Sodexo as a Laboratory Housekeeping Operative and play a vital role in maintaining exceptional cleanliness, safety, and service standards across a busy scientific environment. You will help ensure laboratory and support areas are kept to the highest standard to enable client business as usual, while working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the Cambridge Campus. This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality facilities support every day.

What you’ll do:

  • Deliver a 5-star customer service experience to users within the allocated floor plate area
  • Ensure site rules and access/egress procedures are followed, supporting users to remain compliant at all times
  • Carry out scheduled cleaning to a high standard in line with Sodexo service scope and site requirements
  • Clean laboratories in accordance with relevant GxP standards and complete documentation in line with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Report all faults and issues promptly to the relevant service partner or Site Services Manager
  • Manage waste disposal and segregation in line with hygiene, environmental, and site standards
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying and encouraging innovations in environmental and service sustainability

What you bring:

  • Strong ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a busy environment
  • Proven experience working collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent attention to detail, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and compliance
  • Ability to work independently using own initiative when required
  • Flexible, customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
  • Hands-on, proactive attitude with a willingness to get involved in all tasks
  • Ability to complete and maintain required client and regulatory training in line with GxP standards

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

Join Sodexo as a Laboratory Housekeeping Operative and play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and service across our facilities, ensuring all allocated areas are clean, well-presented, and fully operational every day!

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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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