Bus Cleaner

First Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Pension – 5% matched

Employee retail discount scheme

Free bus travel & reduced rail travel

Life assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Job summary

Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS), part of First Bus, is hiring a Vehicle Cleaner at our Ipswich depot. The role focuses on maintaining the cleanliness of the PCV fleet and completing all tasks within the designated schedule to meet company standards.

Applicants should have experience with flexible hours and a driving license with own transport. Desirable items include COSHH, CSCS/CITB/CCNSG, health & safety knowledge, and first aid.

Qualifications

• Experience working flexible hours.
• Health & Safety knowledge (desirable).
• First Aid (desirable).
• CSCS/CITB/CCNSG (desirable).
• COSHH (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the fleet to the highest standard and completing cleaning within the scheduled period.
• Follow health & safety and security guidelines at all times.
• Wear appropriate PPE where required.
• Report lost, defective or inoperative equipment to supervisor.
• Keep equipment and surroundings clean and properly stored after each shift.
• Follow COSHH guidelines when using cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Participate in safety briefings and understand emergency procedures.
• Report any accidents/incidents using the company procedure.

Skills

Flexible hours experience

Health & Safety knowledge

First Aid

Tools

Driving license

Job description

At Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) we are dedicated to providing the perfect journey.

SPS was formed in 2016 and serves the passenger transport needs of the EDF Nuclear Project at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in Bridgwater, the largest construction project in Europe. We are the only transport provider for the thousands of people who go to the construction site daily to work or visit. We are now bringing this experience to Sizewell C in Suffolk, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport for its workforce.

We are first and foremost a people business with our colleagues and clients at our heart. We bring together an exceptional mix of people to provide specialist passenger transport solutions, delivering excellence in all that we do.

We continue to invest in our people, our services and state-of-the-art technology as we look to improve our customers’ experiences. Our drivers undergo rigorous training focused on safety, responsibility, and customer service, ensuring those on board have an enjoyable journey.

SPS is a division of First Bus.

We have an opportunity to join our Vehicle Presentation Team (VPT) as a Cleaner at ourIpswich depot. The main scope of the role is to make sure the quality of cleanliness of the PCV (bus) vehicle fleet is maintained by ensuring that all cleaning and associated work is completed within the specified period and meets the company standards.

This will ensure we consistently deliver a great service every day, exceeding passenger expectations and ensuring the passengers receive a safe, reliable and clean service.

5 days over 7. Hours fall between 15:00 and 00:00.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the fleet to the highest standard by ensuring that all cleaning and associated work is completed within the specified period. Through the extensive cleaning regime, you will ensure our passengers expectations of cleanliness are exceeded so they feel safe whilst travelling on our vehicles.
• Following health & safety and security guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Ensuring that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in appropriate areas.
• Minimising wastage by ensuring the correct use - along with the safe and secure storage - of all materials and equipment.
• Ensuring not to adversely affect any cleaning schedule/programme and that lost, defective or inoperative equipment is reported immediately to your supervisor.
• To work in a clean and tidy manner by ensuring debris is not left for others to clean up and that equipment is in a clean and proper state at the end of each shift and is returned to the appropriate storage place.
• Following appropriate COSHH guidelines when using cleaning materials and chemicals
• Ensure the health, safety, security, welfare, and environmental arrangements for yourself, customers and colleagues. This includes attendance at safety briefings and training as required, and fully understanding emergency evacuation plans.
• Ensuring all accidents/incidents are reported using the Company's reporting procedure.

Essential:

• Experience working flexible hours.
• Driving license + own vehicle to get to work due to working hours

Desirable:

• Previous cleaning experience
• Health & Safety knowledge
• CSCS/CITB/CCNSG
• COSHH
• First Aid

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Benefits:

• Annual pay review
• Smart health cover - our award-winning employee assistance program offers 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you & your family member
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym membership

All employees must be willing to undergo the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and obtain a DBS certificate. These checks help ensure the honesty and integrity of individuals working at a Nuclear Licensed Site or with sensitive nuclear information.

SPS Bus welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.