Cleaning operative

First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Brand discounts

Train travel discount

Bus pass

Onsite parking

Cycle to work

Holiday allowance 5 weeks + holidays

Pension + shares

Job summary

First Bus in Norwich is hiring a Cleaning Operative to keep our fleet clean, safe, and ready for service, helping us deliver a great passenger experience every day.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, with a pay of £13.45 per hour. You will join a forward-thinking team focused on high standards of cleanliness and reliability across our depot.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Good communication and a positive can-do attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Reliable and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Keep fleet clean and presentable for service.
• Follow safety and cleanliness procedures at all times.
• Report any vehicle cleanliness issues to depot supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Right to work in the UK

Driving licence (desirable)

Job description

About First Bus

Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Location & Salary

Location – Norwich

Salary - £13.45 per hour

Hours - 40 hours per week

Shift – Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

The role

As a Cleaning Operative at our Norwich depot, you'll play a vital role in keeping our fleet clean, safe, and ready for service, helping us deliver a great experience for our customers every day.

What you'll need

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness
• Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Willingness to learn, develop, and grow
• A reliable, safety-conscious approach to work
• Right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence is desired, but not essential

Please note that background checks form part of our standard recruitment process.

Rewards

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys. We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first. Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.