Cleaning Operative
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
The successful applicant must have a keen eye for detail and so continue to maintain a very high standard of cleanliness. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.
Role Responsibility
- Providing the highest level of housekeeping service within your area of responsibility in line with the clients’ specifications
- Responding positively, politely and promptly to all customer requirements and carry out your duties in a professional and courteous manner
- Providing a range of general cleaning services to include offices/meeting rooms, toilets/showers, laboratories and amenity areas site wide
- Ensuring all stocks are replenished in your area of responsibility
- Making yourself familiar with and follow all company procedures and regulations
- Participating in the Health and Safety Policy of the company and report any dangers, near misses or hazards you encounter to your Coordinator/Line Manager
- All offices, toilets, laboratories and amenity areas to be presented in a clean and tidy
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate for this role will have:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Previous work experience in customer service employment
Package Description
| Over seeing area, communal areas, stairwells and washrooms, office area (plus other ad hoc areas) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| When cleaning you will be vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying bins and other tasks as required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As the charge hand you will be managing a small team, adhering to the cleaning specification | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| You will assist the team by working together to provide a fantastic onsite service. • You will come into regular contact with customers/ the clients so it's important that you are able to assist them if needed and that you can communicate at all levels. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It is essential that you complete all relevant Health & Safety training and have a good knowledge of COSHH. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A willingness to learn new things and a flexible approach to work tasks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Be able to work to deadlines and prioritises well as being flexible with working hours and days. • Excellent attention to detail required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Due to the nature of the role you need to be hard working, reliable, punctual and trustworthy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Job Description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| working cleaner required for Renfrew casual adhoc for holiday cover minimal 16 hours a week | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8.21 per hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Main Responsibilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. Have full knowledge of all areas which are to be Supervised and cleaned in the course of duty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required standards - this to include daily, weekly and period tasks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. Use cleaning chemicals safely as detailed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to health guidelines (COSHH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. Have full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and agents and use cleaning equipment as directed only after correct training is given. Report any equipment which is faulty, mark as faulty and do not use. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. Ensure that the safety signage is used appropriate at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and “warn” customers where possible. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. Ensure that cleaning stores are kept tidy and equipment stored safely at all times. Chemicals to be locked in FM Store. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings as laid down by client and Sodexo. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance and general cleanliness to comply with statutory and Company regulations, wearing company uniform as specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. Draw to the attention of the Contract Manager any potential hazards on site or infringements of Health & Safety Legislation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. Attend training & H&S meetings as is necessary to maintain standards in the contract and assist in carrying out the job role efficiently | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. Provide cover in other areas in times of sickness and holidays | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean & maintained in safe working order. Report any defects to the Contract Manager immediately | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13. Comply with all Sodexo Company policies procedures and client site rules and regulations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14. 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 work place | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15. Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16. Report and take necessary action for any incidents of accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, or other irregularities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The ideal candidate will have experience in general cleaning or industrial cleaning duties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Willing to work extra hours to cover sickness and holidays | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hold a full clean driving licence. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flexible working – Monday - Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the Company
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. 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 (Scotland).
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.
With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business
