Cleaning Operative

EMCOR UK; Bude; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a y

Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme

GEMS – Vouchers

Learning & Development opportunities

Flex Benefits

Bike To Work Scheme

Volunteer days

Medicash health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

EMCOR UK is looking for a diligent cleaning operative in Bude, Cornwall. You will join a team delivering cleaning across offices, corridors, stairwells, meeting rooms and washrooms, while supporting room setups and occasional visitor escorts.

Hours are 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, on a permanent contract. A £2,000 annual payment for obtaining and maintaining National Security Clearance is included. English communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in workplace cleaning is advantageous.
• Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices.
• Experience providing good customer service.
• Punctual and reliable in attendance.
• Methodical and meticulous in approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks to maintain standards across offices, corridors, stairwells, meeting rooms and washrooms.
• Assist with room setups for meetings and move furniture as required.
• Clean meeting rooms after use and report any repairs to line manager.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and request replenishments as needed.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment in line with COSHH and manufacturer guidelines.
• Comply with statutory regulations and EMCOR Code of Conduct.
• Work safely following EMCOR Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Experience with workplace cleaning

English reading & speaking

Customer service experience

Good time keeping

Methodical approach

Physically capable

Job description

Location:

Bude, Cornwall

Salary

£14.00 p/hr + £2000 annual payment for obtaining and maintaining National Security Clearance.

Working hours:

0800 to 1700, Monday to Friday

Contract Type:

Permanent

Please note that this position requires you to obtain and maintain National Security Clearance.

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World", we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

To work as part of a team to provide cleaning services across a range of commercial facilities, including but not limited to offices, corridors, stairwells, meeting rooms and washrooms, including toilets and showers. Support the wider Soft Services team with setting up rooms for meetings, by moving furniture and preparing and cleaning after drinks and refreshments, and occasionally escorting site visitors and contractors.

About The Role

What you’ll do

• Carry out cleaning tasks to ensure the agreed company & client standards are maintained for all commercial facilities, as detailed in the site-specific cleaning schedule.
• Support the wider Soft Services team, with furniture moves to prepare rooms for meetings, as per client requests, including refreshments and drinks, where requested.
• Clean meeting rooms after use.
• Ensure any repairs noticed during cleaning duties are reported to Line Manager, or Site Facilities Manager.
• Ensure a timely response to any service shortfalls identified by line management.
• Carry out additional or special cleans as instructed by line management, using equipment and chemicals appropriate to the task
• Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are available in nominated cleaning stores and where necessary requests for replenishments are submitted to line manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure cleaning materials and machinery are used in line with COSHH or manufacturer guidelines
• Comply with all Statutory Regulations
• Adherence to employee responsibilities in the EMCOR Code of Conduct.
• Work safely in line with EMCOR UK Health & Safety Policies & Procedures, to prevent self and others.

Who You’ll Be

• Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage
• Physically able to move and carry light items, such as vacuum cleaners and mop buckets, up and down stairwells.
• Good time keeping
• Experience of providing good customer service
• Methodical and meticulous approach to work
• Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed

Benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.