Cleaning operative

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

Job summary

A cleaning services provider in Castleford is seeking a Cleaning Operative for the afternoon shift. You will ensure the cleanliness of both inside and outside areas, build knowledge of cleaning practices, and deliver excellent customer service. Flexibility and teamwork are essential. Previous experience is desirable but not required.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Discount through MiDeals

Cycle to work options

Options to buy extra holiday

Save as you earn scheme

Share incentive plan

Recognition and wellbeing incentives

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and read basic English.
• Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
• Flexible approach to the role.

Responsibilities

• Take bins from binstores and empty them into compactors.
• Keep the building litter and spillage free.
• Build knowledge of the cleaning area and requirements.
• Undertake required training for the cleaning role.
• Work effectively within a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Afternoon shift cleaning operative. In your new role as a Cleaning Operative you will ensure equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in safe working order. You will be required to work outside and inside taking it in turns with other staff members. Outside you will be required to take bins from binstores towing with an electric tug to empty into compactors, and litter picking. Inside you will be working amongst customers to keep the building litter & spillage free. Build your knowledge and understanding of the designated cleaning area, when the work needs to be carried out and all cleaning equipment and chemicals used on the premises while following Health and Safety requirements. You will need to undertake successfully all training required to deliver the cleaning role. You will be required to work within a team and can work under their own initiative. You will need to build positive and productive working relationships with all customers, delivering excellent customer service and seeking ways to continuously improve and exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Outside: take bins from binstores towing with an electric tug to empty into compactors, and litter picking.
• Inside: work amongst customers to keep the building litter & spillage free.
• Build your knowledge and understanding of the designated cleaning area, when the work needs to be carried out and all cleaning equipment and chemicals used on the premises while following Health and Safety requirements.
• Undertake successfully all training required to deliver the cleaning role.
• Work within a team and can work under their own initiative.
• Build positive and productive working relationships with all customers, deliver excellent customer service and seek ways to continuously improve and exceed expectations.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement
• Pension contributions
• Discount through MiDeals to over 850 high street retailers
• Cycle to work
• Options to buy extra holiday
• Save as you earn scheme
• Share incentive plan
• Recognition and wellbeing incentives such as Mitie Stars and many other benefits

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and read basic English
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential
• Flexible approach to the role
• Be open, honest, self-driven and determined
• Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude