Cleaning Operative

None; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail P&FS is seeking Cleaning Operatives for the South Midlands Mail Centre. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness through various tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing. Candidates should be reliable and self-motivated, with good communication skills. Full training will be provided, and the position offers a competitive hourly rate along with various benefits.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee referral scheme

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Car parking

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is desired but not essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mopping, toilet cleaning, washing walls, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Operate a variety of cleaning equipment safely and professionally.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Royal Mail P&FS are recruiting for Cleaning Operatives at South Midlands Mail Centre

Job Reference Number: 325102

Pay: £12.21 per hour plus - Night Allowance (£4.06ph).

Benefits: 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, uniform, PPE, employee referral scheme and Defined Contribution pension scheme plus car parking.

Contract type: Fixed Term Initially for 3 months.

Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working nights.

As part of Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions you will work from 22.00 to 06.00either as part of a team or as the only cleaner on site, ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect.

About the Role

As a cleaning operative you will be responsible for variety of tasks including mopping, toilet cleaning, washing walls, vacuuming, emptying bins, dusting and sanitising surfaces safely and professionally to a high standard.

We require someone who can operate a variety of cleaning equipment - however full training is provided with a first day induction. This role will be physically challenging and involves manual handling activities.

About You

Previous cleaning experience is desired, but not essential. Naturally friendly, with good written and verbal communication skills, you’ll be able to communicate with customers and managers whilst complying with Health & Safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-motivated with a keen eye for detail. You’ll be able to work on your own initiative, organising your own time, as you’ll be managed remotely.

If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity as a commercial Cleaner then please apply.

About Us

Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions is responsible for upgrading and safely maintaining one of the largest corporate real estates and property portfolios in Europe, with over 2,600 sites. Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions employs 3000 employees and is owned by Royal Mail Group Ltd.

Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.

What happens next?

After you apply, your application will be reviewed and if you are successful you will be invited to an online assessment. This will last around 15-20 minutes, consisting of 7 questions. There will not be a face to face interview in this process.

Trust is important to everything we do in Royal Mail P&FS. We want to build that trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your assessment; and we mean your assessment. We want to give you the opportunity to present us with your best examples. As a result, we will provide you with your questions ahead of the assessment taking place, to allow you time to prepare in advance. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and what a job with Royal Mail P&FS entails.

Please note, once our maximum number of applications has been reached this vacancy will close.