Cleaning Operative

MAG (Airports Group)

Bentfield

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 34,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

6% pension contribution

24 days holiday + BH

Free parking

Free holiday parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) is hiring Cleaning Operatives for Stansted Airport to keep the terminal clean 24/7 and adhere to Health and Safety regulations. The role offers a 4 on/4 off roster with various shift options and a clear progression path to Senior Cleaner and Supervisor positions.

You will work across cleaning, waste management, and related duties with a focus on high standards of service and injury-free operations. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

Requires full UK Driving Licence and COSHH awareness.
Basic level of spoken English to understand safety instructions.

Responsibilities

Provide a clean Terminal 24/7/365 to ensure customers have a great experience.
Deliver cleaning and waste removal in the assigned area according to standards.
Maintain high service levels and respond promptly to customer requests.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

COSHH

Basic English

Cleaning experience

Job description

The role

Job description:

Cleaning Operative

Permanent positions – employed directly by the airport operator MAG

Option 1 – Mobile cleaner – must have a full UK Driving Licence

35-hour week contract – Salary £27,466.64 plus 10% shift allowance

10 hours shifts 09:00 – 17:00 4 days on / 4 days off

Option 2 – Cleaner

3 × Terminal cleaners 42 hours per week

Salary £27,466.64 plus 17.5% shift allowance

DAY Roster (4 days on 4 off) 07:00- 19:00 – salary £27,466.64 plus a 10% shift allowance

DAY/NIGHT ROSTER (4 on 4 off) shifts 07:30 – 19:30/19:30 – 07:30 salary £27, 466.64 plus 17.5% shift allowance

NIGHT ROSTER ((4 on 4 off ) shifts 19:00- 07:00 salary £27, 466.64 plus 22.5% shift allowance

The role

We currently have opportunities to join our Soft Services Team in Stansted as a Cleaning Operative. Cleaning Operatives are a critical part of the operation and key to our success. The structure allows internal progression to Senior Cleaner and Supervisor roles. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the terminal is clean 24/7 365 days a year whilst Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.

To provide a clean Terminal 24/7 365 days a year to ensure our customers always receive and excellent customer experience
Ensure the successful day to day delivery of cleaning and waste away in the allocated area of responsibility
Provide the highest level of service within their area of responsibility in line with the agreed standards
Respond positively, politely and promptly to all customers and carry out duties in a professional and courteous manner

To ensure COSHH and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures.
Be responsible for providing support to all areas within the Soft Services delivery such as (but not restricted to) roadside and airside litter picking, wasteaway functions, plant and engineering faciliteis and office cleaning
Ensure timely fault reporting of any asset failures
Be responsible for the smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures.
Self-motived with the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision

To present themselves on time and as per the rostered schedule and notify any absences via the approved MAG portal in a timely manner

Profile description:

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for team players with an enthusiastic approach, can-do attitude, and a working knowledge of cleaning chemicals and disposal methods. Ideally have previous cleaning experience gained in a similar commercial environment such as, hospitals, hotels, shopping centres, train stations etc. Other skills required include:

Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery used in cleaning such as using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods
Strong team player who works well with others and is proud to work for London Stansted Airport
Basic level of spoken English required to understand safety instructions and liaise with customers
Health and Safety awareness including responsibility for own PPE which will be provided
COSHH
Strong attention to detail
Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points (up to an 1100 litre bin)
Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments
Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) when required
Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
Undertake wall washing
Lift and escalator cleaningUndertake priority cleaning such as spillages including bodily fluids
Wears the uniform as per the guidelines with pride

We offer:

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including: