Cleaning and Waste Operative

Mitie; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Houghton Regis is looking for a Cleaning and Waste Operative. In this permanent role, you will perform general cleaning duties within a warehouse environment alongside a dedicated team. Responsibilities include using cleaning equipment, managing waste disposal, and adhering to health and safety policies. Flexibility and a reliable work ethic are essential, with full training provided for all aspects of the role. You'll enjoy various benefits including holiday entitlement and access to a virtual GP service.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Discounts to over 850 high street retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Save as you earn scheme and share incentive plan

A free virtual GP service

Free hot and cold drinks

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, full training will be provided.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Able to comply with Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and tidying of all areas within the warehouse.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and products.
• Manage waste disposal and respond to call-outs.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Hours: 07:00am to 15:00pm

Shift Pattern: 4 on 2 off

Contract: Permanent

In your new role as a Cleaning and Waste Operative, you'll be working within a warehouse environment as part of our cleaning and waste team. Your duties will include general cleaning and tidying of all areas within the warehouse including washrooms and canteens. You'll use appropriate cleaning equipment, materials, and cleaning products. You will ensure all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in safe working order. You'll need to react quickly to call‑outs from the client and comply with all Health & Safety legislation and policies (all training will be provided). You will manage waste disposal.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement
• Pension contributions
• Discounts to over 850 high street retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Save as you earn scheme and share incentive plan
• A free virtual GP service
• Free hot and cold drinks

Plus, we love to recognise our colleagues for their hard work. We do this through our Mitie Stars programme and our Employee of the Month Scheme. We also involve colleagues throughout the year when we celebrate holidays and events.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and hardworking individual to join our amazing team. We would like our new colleague to be flexible in their approach to the role plus to be comfortable working as part of a team. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. You'll be required to complete a Basic Disclosure Check and may be required to undertake a drug and alcohol screening test. Nothing scary, we'll support you through this.