Cleaner / Cleaning Operative

TENON FM; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is looking for a Cleaning Operative to maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards at their site in Chelmsford. Responsibilities include cleaning, waste collection, and assisting with laundry duties. The role requires a positive attitude, good time management skills, and effective communication, with training provided for those without prior experience.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Rewards platform

Free mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned areas are clean and serviceable at all times.
• Conduct comprehensive cleaning and waste collection.
• Comply with COSHH regulations for cleaning products.

Skills

Good time management

Positive attitude

Friendly customer service

Effective communication

Job description

Job Title: Cleaning Operative

Overview of Role:

As a cleaning operative, you will undertake cleaning duties across the site, ensuring a complete cleaning service in compliance with CQC and Health & Safety Regulations. (The CQC ensures health services provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.)

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Ensure assigned areas are clean, presentable, and serviceable at all times to improve customer experience.
2. Maintain a clean environment throughout the hospital in line with operational standards.
3. Present yourself professionally and courteously, adhering to company policies, procedures, guidelines, and values.
4. Complete all duties related to cleaning and waste collection within designated premises.
5. Perform physical tasks, including lifting, as required.
6. Conduct comprehensive cleaning, including washing floors, emptying bins, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, and dusting to meet hygiene standards.
7. Assist with laundry duties and rotas if required.
8. Use and store cleaning products in accordance with COSHH regulations.
9. Take responsibility for maintaining high standards in your area.
10. Foster good working relationships with colleagues and customers.
11. Comply with all statutory regulations at all times.
12. Perform any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.

About You:

• Good time management skills.
• Positive, professional attitude with a 'can-do' approach.
• Friendly and helpful with customers.
• Effective time management to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

About Us:

Tenon FM is a Facilities Management company with over 1,700 employees in the UK, providing a wide range of FM services to over 1,100 customers nationwide.

We value our employees, who are essential to our success. We are committed to equal opportunities and are Investors in People accredited.

Our core values are: Accountable, Learn & Grow, Ethical, Respect & Team Work.

Benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan for self and dependents
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Anytime
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Rewards platform
• Free mortgage advice with Charles Cameron & Associates