Cleaning Operative

Job Introduction

We are currently seeking a highly talented and driven person to work in the one of our Limerick sites.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise their workload and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

You will be working as part of a team but you will at times be expected to work independently and under your own initiative.

Role Responsibility

• Have full 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;
• Have full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and agents and use cleaning equipment as directed by your line manager only after correct COSHH and equipment training has been given. Report any equipment which is faulty, mark as faulty and do not use;
• Report any safety hazards or inappropriate compromises to the line Manager e.g. locked fire door, lifting flooring, lights not working etc.;
• Ensure that the specified safety signage is used at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and warn or advise customers where possible;
• To be aware of material expenditure and cost and avoid unnecessary waste;
• Ensure that cleaning stores are kept clean and tidy and equipment stored safely at all times;
• Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings as laid down by client and Sodexo and report immediately any shortages or discrepancies found;
• Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance and general cleanliness to comply with statutory and Company regulations, wearing company uniform as specified;
• Inform your line manager of low levels of cleaning material stocks where appropriate so that new supplies can be re-ordered;
• Provide cover in other areas in times of sickness and holidays;
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean & maintained in safe working order.  Report any defects to the supervisor/Manager immediately.
• 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;
• Carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Comply with Company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.

• To be agreed with Line Manager for particular location. K.P.I.’s to be monitored as part of performance review and appraisal process.
• To deliver consistent level of service within the company standards to the contract specification and agreed performance qualitative and financial targets.

Package Description

• Cleaner 
• 27.5- 34.5 Hours per week
• Week 1 - 3x 11.5 hour shifts ( Tues/Thurs/Fri) 
• Week 2 - Wed  11.5 hours Sat 7.5 hours  Sun 7.5 hours 
• Training will be provided
• Please send your cv to des.daly@Sodexo.com 

About the Company

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.

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