Clean Team and Car Park Operative

THE EDEN TRUST; St Blazey; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eden Project is seeking a Clean Team and Car Park Operative to join the Site Services team. The role covers parking assistance, shuttle driving support, and morning setup with cleaning and recycling duties on site.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for sustainability, a full UK driving license, and eagerness to learn. Training will be provided, and the position is hourly with a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• The jobholder would work towards CIEH and Health & Safety level 2 qualifications.
• Numeracy and literacy must be sufficient to maintain records and use basic IT.
• A full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and sorting waste streams into separate recyclables and keeping records.
• Undertaking allocated waste and cleaning routines to required quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean destination in line with policies and safety regulations.
• Assisting with specialist cleaning procedures including pressure washing and deep cleaning.
• Supporting other team requests to deliver a world-class visitor experience.
• Possible involvement with retail, hospitality, events or security teams as needed.

Skills

Driving license

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

CIEH Level 2 qualification (in progress)

Health & Safety Level 2 (in progress)

Job description

Clean Team and Car Park Operative

Job Description

£12.81 per hour

Zero hours, fixed term

We can offer flexibility around other commitments. A full UK driving license (manual) is essential.

Join the team at Eden – the 8th Wonder of the World! Eden’s mission is to create a movement that builds relationships between people and the natural world.

We are looking for people to join our vibrant and friendly team. The Site Services team is essential to present the Eden Project to the highest standards, from welcoming guests in the car park to ensuring the site is presented in tip top condition. You will support the Traffic and Transport team by assisting our visitors parking and also support the Shuttle Bus team in driving our visitors across site.

In addition, you will be required assist the Clean Team in setting up the site in the morning, maintaining standards throughout the day and supporting at the recycling plant based at Eden, helping to maintain our zero landfill policy. Preferably, the successful candidate will possess a passion for sustainability.

Keeping hygiene, health and safety at the forefront of the working day, the role involves record keeping and the responsible handling of cleaning supplies and special equipment. Prior experience and knowledge is not required as full training for the role will be given.

A full UK driving license (manual) is essential.

If you feel you can offer enthusiasm, flexibility with shift patterns, and have a keen eye for detail, then this role could be perfect for you.

The closing date for applications is Saturday 31 October 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Family Definition

Roles within the Facilities & Estates job family are dedicated to the safe, strategic and operational management of Eden sites from the design and implementation of capital projects, through to the maintenance of buildings and equipment, and the provision of estate facilities which enhance visitor enjoyment.

Role Purpose

Responsible for the actual day to day delivery of cleanliness and hygiene and for various operations associated with sorting and processing waste recycling streams across the Eden Project as directed by Line Managers, whilst also actively contributing to the education and enjoyment of visitors.

Key Accountabilities

• 1. Responsible for measuring and sorting waste streams into separate clean recyclables, undertaking timely and accurate completion of waste and cleaning records and hygiene related administration as required with Eden’s strict cleaning, waste and recycling management routines.
• 2. Undertakes allocated waste & cleaning routines and ad-hoc cleaning duties as directed, ensuring all tasks are completed to the required quality standards and within agreed timescales.
• 3. Maintaining a clean and tidy destination, ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with Eden's policies and procedures whilst complying with Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• 5. Responsible for assisting with specialist cleaning procedures including pressure washing, mist sanitation and deep cleaning if required.
• 6. Flexibility to action other reasonable requests as delegated by a senior manager to assist the wider team deliver a world class visitor experience.
• 7. With the appropriate training and support you may be required to work in the retail and admissions, hospitality and events or security and car parks team according to business need.

Education & qualifications

The jobholder would be required to work towards CIEH and Health & Safety level 2 qualifications. Numeracy and literacy must be at a sufficient level to enable the jobholder to maintain accurate records and to use basic IT programmes. A full driving license is essential.

Knowledge & skills

Cleaning experience and experience in handling cleaning products and chemicals is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Decision-making

Most decisions are routine in nature, drawing upon the jobholder’s existing knowledge and skill. Any complex or serious situations which fall outside of existing procedures are always referred to a Line Manager to address.

Resourcefulness

Collaborates with colleagues and Line Managers to devise innovative and creative ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of hygiene and waste management procedures and practices.

People & asset management

Assists less experienced staff and trainees providing on-the-job coaching as required. A shared responsibility for the care and maintenance of hygiene and waste management equipment and machinery and for ensuring the safe and secure storage of hazardous substances.

Communication & visitor experience

The job holder may occasionally be required to engage, communicate and interact with colleagues and visitors, imparting knowledge, exchanging information and providing hygiene or waste management guidance.

Operational environment

The role regularly requires physical effort such as bending, lifting and climbing within a variety of exposed climatic environments.

Additional features

The job holder is required to continuously develop their technical hygiene and waste disposal knowledge, keep abreast of current Health & Safety regulations. Some of the roles may involve driving larger vehicles and plant including a Transit flatbed truck.

Job Details

Job Family

Visitor Services

Pay Type

Hourly