Cleaning Operative

JOB TITLE: Cleaning Operative

LOCATION: Churchill Square Shopping Centre

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 40 per week

SHIFT PATTERN: 5 days out 7 days – Variable shift

PAY RATE: £12.02 per hour

ABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Cleaning/Waste Operative’s on a full-time permanent basis for a High profile Shopping Centre in Brighton. The successful candidate will need to display the ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client. Our teams consist of ambitious and motivated individuals who contribute to making a fun and friendly working environment.  

Main Duties & Responsibilities:   

• Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a Shopping Centre environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently.  

• Duties will include the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams,  

• Driving  scrubber dryer and operating  site equipment  

• Also may include providing a high janitorial service both internally and externally in welfare areas, such as:  

washrooms, break rooms and the canteen, social areas, such as: reception, offices and the locker room and production areas, such as the main production floor.   

• The use of both walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment. Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in a safe working order.  

• Being responsive to any spillages and callouts from the clients on site team.  

• Communicate effectively with your team and line manager – we all work together.  

• Wear protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.  

• The post holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client.  

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment.  

• Full training will be provided.  

Person Specification:  

• Satisfactory response from Disclosure Board at a basic level and knowledge of health and safety requirements or a willingness to learn.  

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.  

• An ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment.  

• A reliable and flexible approach to work.  

• This is an active role that requires you to be physically fit.  

Desirable  

• Local candidates  

Health & Safety Responsibilities  

• Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times.  

• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.  

• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.  

• Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system.  

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.