Multi Skilled Operative

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1117004/162302
  • Location: East Kilbride
  • Job type: Part Time - 18 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.71 Per hour
  • Closing date: 09 October 2026
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About the role

  • 18 Hours per week
  • Monday - Friday 0700 - 1800 (VSP)
  • £12.71 Per hour
  • Sodexo rewards and benefits

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Job Introduction

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled FM Operative to join our Facilities Management team and provide a high-quality, flexible support service across a range of FM soft services.

This is a varied role where you will support cleaning, portering, reception, post room and front-of-house activities, helping to ensure the site remains safe, clean, secure and well maintained.

You will be a key point of contact for customers, colleagues, visitors and clients, delivering excellent customer service while adapting to the changing operational needs of the site.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver cleaning, portering and general FM support across the site.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
  • Support reception, visitor management and post room operations.
  • Set up meeting rooms and provide basic hospitality support when required.
  • Move furniture, equipment, parcels, mail and other materials safely.
  • Respond to reactive requests, work orders and changing operational needs.
  • Follow all Health & Safety, COSHH, security and site procedures.
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients, colleagues and visitors.
  • Complete required records, checklists and training.
  • Work flexibly across different FM services and support the wider team as required.

What You Bring:

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional and courteous approach when dealing with customers, clients, colleagues and visitors.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to changing operational demands.
  • Understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
  • Ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting, carrying and moving furniture and equipment.
  • Comfortable working across multiple Facilities Management functions.
  • Flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a cleaning, portering or multi-skilled FM role.

  • Experience working within a corporate, healthcare, government or public sector environment.
  • Knowledge of COSHH and the safe use of cleaning chemicals.
  • Manual Handling training.
  • Health & Safety or relevant workplace safety training.
  • Previous reception, visitor management or post room experience.

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

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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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

  • "When I started, I'd barely held a screwdriver. Now, just three months in, I've done everything from angle grinding and SDS drilling to installing cable trays and replacing light fittings. I've even got my MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) course next week!"

    Alice, Sodexo Apprentice – Facilities Management

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