Casual Cleaning Operative

Sodexo Group; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Sodexo employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Casual Cleaning Operative for the Dalston, Carlisle site. You will carry out cleaning duties across designated areas, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene while working within agreed timescales.

The role offers flexibility, on-site responsibilities, and opportunities to develop skills in cleaning techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures. Training may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred, training can be provided.
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety would be beneficial.
• NVQ/BICSc cleaning qualification would be advantageous but isn’t essential.
• Good attention to detail and pride in high standards.
• Reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks to schedule.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across designated areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Clean and maintain communal areas and other allocated spaces to the required standard.
• Use correct cleaning methods, colour-coded equipment and materials for each task.
• Safely use cleaning equipment, machinery and chemicals.
• Follow COSHH, Health & Safety, and safe working procedures.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Cleaning equipment

COSHH awareness

PPE usage

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physically active role

Education

NVQ/BICSc cleaning qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

• Casual
• Hours per week as required
• £13.45 per hour
• Free parking
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Casual Cleaning Operative

Dalston, Carlisle - Casual

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

We're looking for someone who'll bring their sparkle to our prestigious corporate client site! At Sodexo we value you for being you. In this role you'll belong in a team where your attention to the little details, makes a big difference. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded. Spring clean your career with Sodexo!

What you'll do:

• Carry out a range of cleaning duties across designated areas, ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Clean and maintain communal areas, facilities and other allocated spaces to the required standard.
• Use the correct cleaning methods, colour-coded equipment and materials for each task.
• Safely use cleaning equipment, machinery and chemicals in accordance with your training.
• Follow COSHH, Health & Safety and safe working procedures at all times.
• Wear the correct PPE and take appropriate precautions to help prevent cross-contamination.
• Use appropriate safety signage while cleaning, ensuring it is removed and stored safely when no longer required.
• Keep cleaning equipment and tools clean, safe and well maintained.
• Ensure cleaning cupboards and storage areas are kept clean, tidy and organised.
• Identify and report building defects, damaged equipment or other issues that could affect safety or service delivery.
• Complete any required cleaning records and documentation accurately.
• Work flexibly to respond to changing priorities and additional cleaning requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for everyone on site.

What you'll bring:

• Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety would be beneficial.
• An NVQ/BICSc cleaning qualification would be advantageous but isn't essential.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• A reliable and proactive approach to work.
• The ability to manage your time effectively and complete tasks to schedule.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different cleaning tasks when required.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• The ability to undertake a physically active role, including periods of standing and walking, bending, reaching and using cleaning equipment.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

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

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications