Night Domestic Operative

Sodexo Ltd; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free wellbeing app + 24/7 GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training & protective uniform

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo at Ipswich Hospital is seeking a Domestic Night Operative to maintain a clean, safe and clinically acceptable environment across theatres, wards and public areas. You will respond to urgent cleaning needs and perform specialist decontamination tasks to high standards.

You will operate equipment such as Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour and UV-C systems, follow SOPs, and communicate with clinical teams. This role requires safeguarding patient care and supporting audit trails in a night shift

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and ability to complete records.
• Experience with specialist cleaning machinery.
• Manual handling training.
• Understanding infection prevention.
• Clear communication and customer-care skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety requirements.
• Professional, respectful and compassionate approach.
• High standards of personal hygiene and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Remain calm in stressful or time-sensitive situations.
• Willingness to complete all required training.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests across theatres, wards, departments and public areas.
• Carry out detailed terminal cleans after discharge or infectious episodes.
• Clean and disinfect theatres, side rooms, bays and recovery areas per FR1 standards.
• Safely operate decontamination equipment including Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour and UV-C systems.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, SOPs, and colour-coding requirements.
• Use EPIC task allocation devices to receive, manage and update cleaning tasks in real time.
• Complete cleaning records and logs to support audit and traceability.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams, theatre coordinators and supervisors.
• Report equipment faults, hazards and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain a professional, safe hospital environment at night.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Manual handling

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour

UV-C systems

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 26.25 Hours / 4 on 4 off
• £16.02 per hour

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Job Introduction

As a Domestic Night Operative at Ipswich Hospital, you’ll play an essential partin maintaining a clean, safe and clinically acceptable environment forpatients, visitors and staff. Working across theatres, wards, departments andpublic areas, you’ll respond to urgent cleaning requirements and completespecialist decontamination tasks to the highest standards. Your work willdirectly support infection prevention and help ensure clinical areas are safeand ready for use.

What you’ll do:

• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests across theatres, wards, departments and public areas.
• Carry out detailed terminal cleans following patient discharge or infectious episodes.
• Clean and disinfect theatres, side rooms, bays and recovery areas in line with FR1 Cleaning Standards.
• Safely prepare and operate specialist decontamination equipment, including Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour and UV-C systems.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, method statements and colour-coding requirements.
• Use the Trust’s EPIC task allocation devices to receive, manage and update cleaning tasks in real time.
• Complete cleaning records, checklists and electronic logs accurately to support audit and traceability requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams, theatre coordinators, bed management and supervisors.
• Report equipment faults, hazards, spillages, access issues and safety concerns promptly.
• Help maintain a professional, safe and reassuring hospital environment throughout the night.

What you bring:

• Basic literacy skills and the ability to complete records accurately.
• Previous experience using specialist cleaning machinery.
• Manual handling training.
• A strong understanding of safe working practices and the importance of infection prevention.
• Clear communication and excellent customer-care skills when supporting patients, visitors and colleagues.
• The ability to follow instructions, procedures and safety requirements consistently.
• A professional, respectful and compassionate approach towards patients and visitors.
• High standards of personal hygiene and attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in stressful or time-sensitive situations.
• A flexible approach and a willingness to complete all required company and Trust training.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

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About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeing an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.